Elphaba's Internal Conflict: Good vs. Evil

Wicked

Explores Elphaba's struggle with her own morality, her desire for revenge, and her fear of becoming the monster others see.

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Early Moral Awakening Early Moral Awakening from "Wicked". Early Moral Awakening Questioning Evil Elphaba reads early unionist sermons about the nature of evil. She begins to question where evil comes from.

Early Moral Awakening from "Wicked". Early Moral Awakening Questioning Evil Elphaba reads early unionist sermons about the nature of evil. She begins to question where evil comes from.

Early Moral Awakening Questioning Evil Elphaba reads early unionist sermons about the nature of evil. She begins to question where evil comes from. Doctor Dillamond's Influence Working with Doctor Dillamond, she sees the evil of the Wizard's regime. She decides to fight against it. First Act of Defiance She refuses Madame Morrible's offer to become an Adept, choosing her own path.

The Assassination Attempt The Assassination Attempt from "Wicked". The Assassination Attempt Planning the Murder Elphaba plans to kill Madame Morrible. She believes it is a just act.

The Assassination Attempt from "Wicked". The Assassination Attempt Planning the Murder Elphaba plans to kill Madame Morrible. She believes it is a just act.

The Assassination Attempt Planning the Murder Elphaba plans to kill Madame Morrible. She believes it is a just act. The Children When children surround Madame Morrible, Elphaba cannot go through with it. She realizes she is not a cold-blooded killer. Self-Loathing She is disgusted by her own hesitation. She sees it as weakness.

Life in the Mauntery Life in the Mauntery from "Wicked". Life in the Mauntery Atonement Elphaba enters the mauntery to atone for her sins. She seeks to escape her past.

Life in the Mauntery from "Wicked". Life in the Mauntery Atonement Elphaba enters the mauntery to atone for her sins. She seeks to escape her past.

Life in the Mauntery Atonement Elphaba enters the mauntery to atone for her sins. She seeks to escape her past. Caring for the Dying She nurses the sick and dying, finding a measure of peace in service. Tibbett's Reminder Tibbett, a former friend, reminds her of her individuality. She cannot hide forever.

Embracing the Witch Identity Embracing the Witch Identity from "Wicked". Embracing the Witch Identity Using the Grimmerie Elphaba begins to use the Grimmerie for magic. She creates winged monkeys and other creatures.

Embracing the Witch Identity from "Wicked". Embracing the Witch Identity Using the Grimmerie Elphaba begins to use the Grimmerie for magic. She creates winged monkeys and other creatures.

Embracing the Witch Identity Using the Grimmerie Elphaba begins to use the Grimmerie for magic. She creates winged monkeys and other creatures. Becoming the Wicked Witch She accepts the title of "Wicked Witch of the West." It is a form of defiance, but also a surrender to her darker impulses. Moral Ambiguity She struggles with the ethics of her magic. Is she becoming evil?

Final Confrontation with Dorothy

Final Confrontation with Dorothy Dorothy's Plea Dorothy asks for forgiveness for Nessarose's death. Elphaba is unable to give it. The Water Dorothy throws water on Elphaba, causing her to melt. In her final moments, Elphaba experiences a moment of clarity. Death She dies without resolving her internal conflict. Her last thoughts are of love and loss.

during her time at Shiz

on Lurlinemas Eve

after Fiyero's death

at Kiamo Ko

the end of the story