“Unmasking the Dark Side of Destiny: How ‘Wicked’ Rewrites the Hero’s Journey”
The Ordeal
The Wizard’s true nature is revealed when he tasks her with enchanting the winged monkeys. Elphaba realizes that her idealized savior, as well as Morrible, are manipulative figures seeking to exploit her talents for their own agenda.
Elphaba learns that the Wizard is a fraud and he and Morrible are behind the animals losing their rights and speech. This betrayal shatters her illusions and forces her to embrace a new path.
The Reward
Elphaba devises a plan. She steals the Grimmerie, a powerful spellbook, to hone her magic and challenge the regime.
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