Green-skinned outcast, powerful sorceress, fights for animal rights and exposes Oz's corruption.
Their family relationship is connected to Elphaba's difficult childhood and his later death.
The plot states that Governor Thropp is Elphaba's father.
Their hostile first impression develops into a meaningful friendship.
Elphaba and Galinda become roommates at Shiz University and clash constantly before beginning to bond.
Elphaba is protective of Nessarose and uses her influence to help her.
The plot identifies Nessarose as Elphaba's younger sister, and Elphaba escorts her to her first day at Shiz University.
Elphaba develops strong feelings for Fiyero while believing he prefers Galinda.
After escaping the classroom with Fiyero, Elphaba laments her unrequited feelings for him.
Their connection is indirect and shaped by the social events surrounding Nessarose.
Boq is part of the Shiz social circle connected to Galinda and Nessarose, whose party invitation leads to Elphaba helping Galinda.
Morrible initially presents herself as Elphaba's magical mentor.
Madame Morrible offers to enroll and privately tutor Elphaba in sorcery.
The Wizard exploits Elphaba's powers while presenting himself as a benevolent ruler.
Elphaba realizes that the Wizard is fraudulent, lacks real magic, and used her to subjugate the Animals further.
Elphaba supports Dillamond and the wider struggle against Animal oppression.
Elphaba follows Dr. Dillamond to an off-campus meeting of Animals and assures him that the Wizard will set the situation right.
His classroom demonstration directly provokes Elphaba's rebellion.
Nikidik demonstrates a cage designed to prevent Animals from learning to speak, prompting Elphaba's angry magical retaliation.
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