7100330Elphaba Thropp, The Untold Story: The Rise of the Wicked Witchhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/elphaba-thropp--the-untold-story--the-rise-of-the-wicked-witch-9798230075967/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/6660616/image.jpg?v=638680813841470000307307MXNInteractive Media LicensingInStock/Ebooks/6767699Elphaba Thropp, The Untold Story: The Rise of the Wicked Witch307307https://www.gandhi.com.mx/elphaba-thropp--the-untold-story--the-rise-of-the-wicked-witch-9798230075967/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/6660616/image.jpg?v=638680813841470000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20249798230075967_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9798230075967_The tale of Elphaba, the green-skinned sorceress of Wicked, is one that is often misunderstood. Most know her as the Wicked Witch of the West, the villain from L. Frank Baums The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. However, as Gregory Maguires Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West reveals, Elphabas story is far more complex than the one-dimensional villain often portrayed in popular culture. The biography of Elphaba, which this book seeks to unfold, is not simply the story of an evil witch bent on conquest and destruction, but a story of a woman grappling with identity, power, love, and loss. Her life is one marked by both extraordinary achievements and devastating failures, a journey filled with both dark and light.Elphabas existence begins with a significant challenge: she is born with green skin, a condition that sets her apart from everyone she encounters. Her appearance alone forces her into a life of isolation and loneliness. But this isolation is not merely physical; it is psychological and emotional as well. From an early age, Elphaba is forced to contend with a world that is hostile toward her, and yet, despite this, she becomes one of the most formidable characters in the world of Oz.The biography of Elphaba is not just a recounting of events; it is an exploration of the forces that shaped her into the person she became. From the very beginning, Elphabas life is marked by tragedy and hardship. Her mother is emotionally distant and neglectful, and her father is absent, leaving her to be raised in a home that is devoid of warmth and love. This lack of a nurturing environment, combined with her unique appearance, makes it difficult for Elphaba to form meaningful relationships. Despite these challenges, Elphabas intelligence, independence, and defiance emerge as central characteristics of her personality.Throughout her life, Elphaba is forced to confront the expectations and limitations placed upon her by society. She constantly struggles with the labels others apply to her, from "Wicked Witch" to "monster," and grapples with her internal conflicts about her purpose and place in the world. Her journey is not only one of self-discovery but also one of rebellion against the constraints of the world around her. She challenges the societal norms and expectations, often doing so in ways that are both dangerous and revolutionary.One of the central themes of Elphabas story is the weight of power and its ability to both elevate and destroy. Elphabas power, both magical and intellectual, is formidable, but it comes with a heavy burden. Her struggle to reconcile her desire to use her abilities for good with the darker forces that often accompany them is a significant part of her journey. As she faces betrayal, loss, and heartbreak, Elphabas character grows more complex, and her understanding of her power evolves.The culmination of Elphabas story is one of tragic irony. She is both a victim of her circumstances and a perpetrator of her own downfall. Her transformation from an idealistic young woman to the feared Witch of the West is both heartbreaking and inevitable. In the end, Elphabas life serves as a commentary on the ways in which individuals are shaped by both internal and external forces. Her story challenges us to consider the impact of social expectations, familial bonds, personal choices, and the power of self-determination....9798230075967_Interactive Media Licensinglibro_electonico_9798230075967_9798230075967Spencer AshcroftInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/draft2digital_ipp-epub-108c2f75-1026-4995-9589-1346c9a7a448.epub2024-11-24T00:00:00+00:00Interactive Media Licensing