I’m Thinking About Wicked Tonight, Specifically Why Elphaba Ends Up With Fiyero Instead Of Glinda In

I’m thinking about Wicked tonight, specifically why Elphaba ends up with Fiyero instead of Glinda in the musical despite Elphaba and Glinda having the more well-rounded relationship.

You could chalk it up to the writers wanting a heteronormative ending (and I’m certain that’s part of it) or the fact that Elphaba and Fiyero had a love affair in the book. But I think there’s a bit more nuance to it.

The whole point of Glinda’s character is that she upholds the status quo of Oz. No matter how much she loves Elphaba or sympathizes with the plight of the Animals, she will always align herself with the current system and those in power. And as long as that remains the case, a relationship between her and Elphaba is futile because Elphaba will not give up her cause.

Elphaba and Glinda represent to different ends of a spectrum. Elphaba resists the oppressive forces in Oz, while Glinda upholds them. But Fiyero is somewhere in the middle. He starts out privileged and carefree like Glinda, but quickly turns to Elphaba’s side. He does become Captain of the Guard, but only to find Elphaba and help her evade arrest.

And therein lies the difference between Glinda and Fiyero as love interests to Elphaba. Glinda would never sacrifice her title as “the Good Witch” and all her power granted from the Wizard, even if it meant helping Elphaba. Fiyero, on the other hand, does give up his privilege, his title, and even his human form for Elphaba. Glinda clings to what the status quo gives her, while Fiyero ultimately rejects it.

Yes, the writing around Elphaba and Fiyero’s romance is a bit rushed and doesn’t have the same gradual development that Elphaba and Glinda have. And yes, I have no doubt heteronormativity played a role in giving Elphaba a male love interest in the end. But I see a lot of people write off Fiyero and his relationship with Elphaba and I just don’t agree.

Why does Elphaba end up with Fiyero instead of Glinda? Because Fiyero makes the sacrifices that Glinda wasn’t willing to.

My hope has been renewed, One more season of The Resident is all we ask for then I would be soooo happy !!! Lets get our show to #1 on Netflix and show the world just how strong our fandom still is, Conillie deserves to have their love story fully explored !!!! And we HAVE to see Devon and Leela’s wedding 💒

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My Hope Has Been Renewed, One More Season Of The Resident Is All We Ask For Then I Would Be Soooo Happy

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baileegirl

1 year ago

My favorite love story

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baileegirl

5 months ago

Y'all! One of the 1st romance series I read is getting adapted! So exciting for Jay Crownover Marked Men to come to the big screen.

@accesshollywood dropped the trailer!

Snag the book from @harpercollins before it hits Theaters!

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baileegirl

1 year ago

I Wanted To Share A Bed With You. Same. I'm Sure We'll Get To Do It One Day.

I wanted to share a bed with you. Same. I'm sure we'll get to do it one day.

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baileegirl

1 year ago

We need a season 7 of this amazing show, my Conllie heart needs to be fed. Everybody go stream The Resident when it drops and make it the most popular show on netflix so they can pick it up !!!!

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All ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Seasons To Be Available On Disney One-App; Netflix Gets Window On 14 Disney Series As Part of Licensing Deal

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baileegirl

2 years ago

I desperately want at least one of the suitors pursuing Penelope in season 3 to be one of Colins’ friends who jokingly asked if he was courting her.

THE SWEET SACCHARIN DRAMA

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baileegirl

1 year ago

I LOVED every minute, every SECOND of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Mera could have been in it MORE but as always she and Arthur were beautiful together and they have a perfect little family ♥️ 🔱 I loved Arthur and Orm’s brother dynamic as well ! Go see Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom you won’t regret it !!!!!

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2 years ago

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

everyone be quiet i need to scream

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baileegirl

6 months ago

Daisy Jones and The Six NEEDS a second season !!! it’s just meant to be at this point !!!! It has to happen !!!!

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Stevie Nicks had an idea for 'Daisy Jones & the Six' season 2

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As if I couldn't love Stevie Nicks any more she's revealed she's got an idea for a 2nd season of "Daisy Jones and the Six" and it's based on what she wanted to have happen for her and Lindsey if everything had worked out and he changed!!! 😀 Don't get me wrong she was better off without him, however, when it comes to this show Daisy and Billy do have a 2nd chance and I like Stevie's idea of them getting the band back together to make another album and possibly making their relationship work now that they're older. I really didn't want them to make a 2nd season as Taylor's book ends fine and the show did too, but after reading what Stevie said I can see this idea working. But like she said too all the actors are working on other projects now and are so busy that they might not be able to find the time to do it. So if it happens I'm all for it, or even if it convinces Taylor to write a sequel if they can't film it.

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