Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West Summary
Gregory Maguire

Everything you need to understand or teach Wicked (novel) by Gregory Maguire.

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Wicked Summary

Many readers will remember the story of the Wicked Witch of the West. In this novel, Maguire explores possible motivations behind such a person. Frex and Melena, humble peasants in Munchkinland, welcome their first born, Elphaba, in the beginning of this novel. Frex, a minister of the religion of Unionist, constantly fears punishment for sin, both known and unknown. Despite the impending birth of his first child, he travels to preach...

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