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Galinda and elphaba's names both start with the same letter as gratitude and envy. The opposing virtue and sin. And Elphie is "green with envy".
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hayyy thelemmy.club hayyy@thelemmy.club
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theywilleatthestars lemmy.world theywilleatthestars@lemmy.world
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I think you have some fundamental misunderstandings of the themes of Wicked

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hayyy thelemmy.club hayyy@thelemmy.club
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I think you have some fundamental misunderstandings of the themes of Wicked

Enlighten me?

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😈MedicPig🐷BabySaver😈 lemmy.world MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world
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No

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owenfromcanada lemmy.ca owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca
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Galinda and Elphaba's names both start with the same letter as gullible and enlightened. The opposing sin and virtue. And Elphie is green like a growing plant.

And this actually relates to the story. More relevant than ever for those of us in countries with rising fascist movements.

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theywilleatthestars lemmy.world theywilleatthestars@lemmy.world
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Enlighten me?

You seem to be implying that Elphaba's opposition to wizard's status quo is a bad thing, while Glinda's support is a good thing. Glinda/Galinda's relationship with Elphaba is what caused her to start thinking beyond herself.

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hayyy thelemmy.club hayyy@thelemmy.club
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You seem to be implying that Elphaba's opposition to wizard's status quo is a bad thing, while Glinda's support is a good thing. Glinda/Galinda's relationship with Elphaba is what caused her to start thinking beyond herself.

I can see how it seems that way but it’s more about the way they are and how I relate to that. G is better with people, not hiding away and when I’m in a state of gratitude I find it easier to engage with people. Whereas E has the opposite experience and is cast away from the group and I find when I’m in that position I feel envy…
I’m not explaining this very well but it’s a “shower thought” I had

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