Finally! That part of the novel felt as though it was dragging out forever. There were many details that did not need to be included. It was very informative, there was a lot of information that was presented to the reader, and there were only a few new characters in this section. Does that mean that they are the main focus of the novel? (meaning are they the only main characters?) It is strange how the novel is all about Elphaba, but no part of the novel so far has feature her as the main character. So far she is a sidekick, assisting every other character discover who they are or who they want to be.
Here are some more of the questions that were asked in English class (New and old ones):
My favourite quotation so far is…
So far my favourite quotation is; “You think all this is new to me,’ she said, sighing. ‘You think I am such a virgin.’ ‘You didn’t bleed the first time,’ he observed. ‘So what’s to think about?’ ‘I know what you think,’ she said. ‘But how experienced are you, Lord Sir Fiyero, Arjiki Prince of Kiamo Ko, Mightiest Stalker of the Thousand Year Grasslands, Chiefest Chieftain in the Greta Kells?’ ‘I am putty in your hands,’ he said, truthfully. ‘I married a child bride and to preserve my power I haven’t been unfaithful. Until now. You are not like her,’ he said. ‘You don’t feel like her, it doesn’t feel the same. You’re more secret.’ ‘I don’t exist,’ she said ‘so you’re still not being unfaithful, either.’ ‘Let’s not be unfaithful right now then,’ he said, ‘I cant wait,’ running his hands along her ribs, down the tight plane of her stomach. She always brought his hands to her thin, expressive breasts; she would not be touched below the waist by hands. They moved together, blue diamonds on a green field.” (Maguire 192) This is a long quote, but I feel as though it proves the point of the novel so far. The entire theme is finding a sense of belonging, and through that, findign themselves. The character go through many experiences and with each one, they are able to learn from their mistakes and move forward. (Although some characters are falling into old habits. Shall we say Glinda?)
In the next part of the novel, I am hoping to see a chapter or two in the perspective of Elphaba. I think that it would be so much easier to understand her, as well as give some more insight into her mind, and what it is she is really doing with the secret rebellion.
