Elphaba and Glinda's Complicated Friendship

Wicked

Follows the evolving friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, from initial hostility to deep bond, and their eventual estrangement.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

Forced Roommates Forced Roommates from "Wicked". Forced Roommates Initial Hostility Glinda is horrified to be rooming with the green-skinned Elphaba. She tries to avoid her.

Forced Roommates from "Wicked". Forced Roommates Initial Hostility Glinda is horrified to be rooming with the green-skinned Elphaba. She tries to avoid her.

Forced Roommates Initial Hostility Glinda is horrified to be rooming with the green-skinned Elphaba. She tries to avoid her. Elphaba's Indifference Elphaba is equally uninterested in Glinda. They coexist in silence. First Crack Glinda tries Elphaba's hat on her, and Elphaba looks surprisingly pretty. A moment of connection.

Growing Closeness Growing Closeness from "Wicked". Growing Closeness Shared Experiences They bond over the death of Doctor Dillamond and the strange events at Shiz.

Growing Closeness from "Wicked". Growing Closeness Shared Experiences They bond over the death of Doctor Dillamond and the strange events at Shiz.

Growing Closeness Shared Experiences They bond over the death of Doctor Dillamond and the strange events at Shiz. Glinda's Change Glinda becomes more serious and changes her name. She begins to appreciate Elphaba's strength. Elphaba's Trust Elphaba begins to trust Glinda. They become confidantes.

The Journey to the Emerald City

The Journey to the Emerald City A Shared Adventure Elphaba convinces Glinda to travel to the Emerald City to see the Wizard. They travel together. Intimacy They share a bed and grow closer. Glinda sees a vulnerable side of Elphaba. The Audience They meet the Wizard together. The experience is terrifying but bonding.

Estrangement Estrangement from "Wicked". Estrangement Elphaba's Departure Elphaba leaves Glinda at the carriage and disappears. Glinda feels abandoned.

Estrangement from "Wicked". Estrangement Elphaba's Departure Elphaba leaves Glinda at the carriage and disappears. Glinda feels abandoned.

Estrangement Elphaba's Departure Elphaba leaves Glinda at the carriage and disappears. Glinda feels abandoned. Different Paths Glinda marries Sir Chuffrey and becomes a sorceress. Elphaba becomes a fugitive. Rare Meetings They meet only a few times over the years. Their friendship is strained by politics and distance.

Final Argument Final Argument from "Wicked". Final Argument The Shoes Glinda gave Nessarose's silver shoes to Dorothy. Elphaba is furious. Bitter Words They argue about the shoes and their past.

Final Argument from "Wicked". Final Argument The Shoes Glinda gave Nessarose's silver shoes to Dorothy. Elphaba is furious. Bitter Words They argue about the shoes and their past.

Final Argument The Shoes Glinda gave Nessarose's silver shoes to Dorothy. Elphaba is furious. Bitter Words They argue about the shoes and their past. Old resentments surface. No Reconciliation They part without making up. They never see each other again.

first year at Crage Hall

during their second year

after the Philosophy Club incident

after Elphaba's disappearance

at Nessarose's memorial service