“There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home.” (The Wizard of Oz)
Is Elphaba home? She is now in the territory of her secret lover, but the circumstances are different. When she had last seen Fiyero, it was seven years age, and he was last mentioned in the book as being beat up by the Gale Forcers. Could their relationship have changed based on that factor rather than the drastic time change? Or how is their relationship going to be perused, presuming that they still have some form of relationship, now that Fiyero’s wife is in the picture? When they were last together, his wife was far away and the only change that she was going to find out about the relationship was if someone had found out and told her. Other wise she would not have known.
One last question from English Class:
What is you favourite character…because…
My favourite character is Boq because I loved her perseverance throughout his rejection with Glinda. He was so strong and did not give up on what he wanted. Although the times change and he lost his crush on her, he was still able to have a functioning friendship with her. He was also so helpful with Elphie, and everyone he encountered. He was also willing to put in the time and the effort to help find the murderer of Doctor Dillamond. For those reasons, that is why he my favourite.
I also think that him being a Munchkinland would make him shorter than the rest of the characters, so it is easy to think of him a smaller brother. (No pun intended) I enjoy visualizing what his character would be doing in the descriptive sections of the book. Not only the sections he was in but the tougher situations that other characters are in. such as, travelling to the Vinkus. If it were not for the Caravan, they would be walking everywhere, and seeing how Boq would be walking slower than everyone else and him falling behind would make him want to walk faster and persevere.
The Wizard of Oz. Dir. Victor Fleming. Perf. Garland, Judy. 1939. Film. <http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/>.
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
The Voyage Out Part 4
The group has begun moving on with their journey. In the previous chapter, before Nastoya, asked the four main people from the group why they were travelling. Igo’s answer was; “A place to die where I can rest, and my spirit go abroad,” The beginning of this chapter reveals that he has found his resting place. He was buried in a sandy mound.
In the novel Le Compte De Monte-Cristo (The French version, novel study.) the captain of the ship dies while at sea. The shipmates give him a proper at sea burial. The tie a heavy piece of metal to him to weigh him down and place his body into the water. Igo’s burial do not indicate much other than he was buried in a sandy mound. This could mean that he was close to water as well. Water signifying emotions, a rebirth, and a representation of death.
The group is continuing to make its way to the Vinkus, and they have just reached the Great Kells. Does that sound familiar? It should. Remember Fiyero? This is the tribe he is the Prince of. On the way there, something catches Elphie’s eye in the water. She decides to rescue it. Coincidentally it is a monkey. (Finally!) This she names him Chistery based off of the noise he makes.
Liir has picked on Elphie for having so many animals. She has crows for Nastoya, a monkey, bees, and the cooks dog. Hopefully the
Kiamo Ko people will let her and the travelling group she is in, stay for a while.
In the novel Le Compte De Monte-Cristo (The French version, novel study.) the captain of the ship dies while at sea. The shipmates give him a proper at sea burial. The tie a heavy piece of metal to him to weigh him down and place his body into the water. Igo’s burial do not indicate much other than he was buried in a sandy mound. This could mean that he was close to water as well. Water signifying emotions, a rebirth, and a representation of death.
The group is continuing to make its way to the Vinkus, and they have just reached the Great Kells. Does that sound familiar? It should. Remember Fiyero? This is the tribe he is the Prince of. On the way there, something catches Elphie’s eye in the water. She decides to rescue it. Coincidentally it is a monkey. (Finally!) This she names him Chistery based off of the noise he makes.
Liir has picked on Elphie for having so many animals. She has crows for Nastoya, a monkey, bees, and the cooks dog. Hopefully the
Kiamo Ko people will let her and the travelling group she is in, stay for a while.
Next Time...
That last chapter was so much better. It made sense and kept me awake while reading it. J I am just kidding.
The story progressed at a well pace and the plotline that I was looking for has been somewhat revealed. In this chapter, because it is the last section before a new chapter begins, there will be a shocking piece of information revealed.
Here is another question from English class:
At first I thought but now I think ….
At first I thought that the story was going to be narrated by Elphaba, but now after over ¾ of this book, I am just realising that the beginning of the story in other people’s perceptions allowed the reader to form a better opinion of Elphaba, before the story begins to be narrated by her. If the entire story had only been narrated by her, I think that my opinion would be very different than what I think of her right now. She could have seemed more evil, rather than an experienced and knowledgeable student that is exploring the Land of Oz for the first time, everyday of her life. She is learning with everything she does. She also fixes her mistakes and tries to make them better in the future. Such as the relationship with Fiyero. She corrected herself in the intimate and argumentative, conversations they had.
This next chapter is going to be good. (It is also a short one too)
The story progressed at a well pace and the plotline that I was looking for has been somewhat revealed. In this chapter, because it is the last section before a new chapter begins, there will be a shocking piece of information revealed.
Here is another question from English class:
At first I thought but now I think ….
At first I thought that the story was going to be narrated by Elphaba, but now after over ¾ of this book, I am just realising that the beginning of the story in other people’s perceptions allowed the reader to form a better opinion of Elphaba, before the story begins to be narrated by her. If the entire story had only been narrated by her, I think that my opinion would be very different than what I think of her right now. She could have seemed more evil, rather than an experienced and knowledgeable student that is exploring the Land of Oz for the first time, everyday of her life. She is learning with everything she does. She also fixes her mistakes and tries to make them better in the future. Such as the relationship with Fiyero. She corrected herself in the intimate and argumentative, conversations they had.
This next chapter is going to be good. (It is also a short one too)
The Voyage Out Part 3
This chapter starts off on a good note. The group meets a new tribe; Scrow. (Sounds like scarecrow, only shortened.) There are only a few of them, and they take Elphie, the rafiqi, Igo, and Pinchweed to meet the Princess. Princess Nastoya, is not your average princess, she is “filthiest, least-educated princess anyone had ever seen,” (Maguire 235) Unlike the Disney princesses that the media has stereotype as being young women, that are perfect in every way possible. Such as; they a petite, their makeup is not too overdone, but they do have some on, their skin is flawless, they always wear elaborate outfits - normally dresses, and they speak with intelligence. This princess has no of that. This is because this is not a princess, she is an elephant. Somehow a spell has been cast upon her, and she informs Elphie that she too is under a spell. Nastoya helps Elphie by giving her three crows, and telling her that she is now a witch in hiding. (Finally a interlude into the title of this book!)
Elphaba takes this rather hard, claiming she does not want to be a witch. Nastoya also tells Elphie that she has been using magic all along. Refering to the incidence with the cook.
“Something told those bees to kill the cook,” (Maguire 239) It is funny how something so strange can happen when there is magic involved. Another line that is crucial to the rest of the novels and connects well with the first part of the novel as well is;
“Remember this: Nothing is written in the stars. Not these stars, nor any others. No one controls your destiny.” (Maguire 239)
This quote is important because it is explaining to Elphie, that no one can control her. No one other than her has the power to change her future. She needs to set out her future for herself. It is not up to other people to tell her what to do with her life. This line is also referring to M. Morrible, and how she cast the spell upon Elphie.
Elphaba takes this rather hard, claiming she does not want to be a witch. Nastoya also tells Elphie that she has been using magic all along. Refering to the incidence with the cook.
“Something told those bees to kill the cook,” (Maguire 239) It is funny how something so strange can happen when there is magic involved. Another line that is crucial to the rest of the novels and connects well with the first part of the novel as well is;
“Remember this: Nothing is written in the stars. Not these stars, nor any others. No one controls your destiny.” (Maguire 239)
This quote is important because it is explaining to Elphie, that no one can control her. No one other than her has the power to change her future. She needs to set out her future for herself. It is not up to other people to tell her what to do with her life. This line is also referring to M. Morrible, and how she cast the spell upon Elphie.
Hakuna Matata...
This last chapter was a bore. It was not very interesting, and it had no real porpouse other than to tell the reader that there are still new characters and Elphie’s character is still growing and maturing, even though it has been seven years since she was in her ‘discovering sexuality’ stage. Hopefully this next chapter will ignite so positive energy within me. I have no more interest for those ‘filler’ chapters. Otherwise known as fluff.
To make this section a little bit easier and to have a bit of fun, here is a picture of the Lion King’s song Hakuna Matata.
And another:
How about one last picture. Just for Fun!!!
Tiemann, Brian. "Image Archive." Lion King Archive. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Nov 2011. <http://www.lionking.org/imgarchive/?character hi timon>.
To make this section a little bit easier and to have a bit of fun, here is a picture of the Lion King’s song Hakuna Matata.
And another:
How about one last picture. Just for Fun!!!
Tiemann, Brian. "Image Archive." Lion King Archive. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Nov 2011. <http://www.lionking.org/imgarchive/?character hi timon>.
The Voyage Out Part 2
The journey has only just begun. They group has just entered into a dark forest to continue advancing on their journey. Does this sound familiar? The forest in the film? Could there be new friends that Elphie is going to meet in here?
Strange this begin to happen as the group moves in the forest. The cook has disappeared. This is similar to the novel Life of Pi (Martel) because; in this novel there is a cook mention, and he too dies. Of course in this novel, there was a case of cannibalism. Whereas in Wicked (Maguire) the cook just disappeared during the middle of the night. It is interesting to see how the novels take the same occupation, portray it as the same role, but change the context of their involvement with the main characters. His dog; killjoy (ironic name for a pet) has taken a liking to another one of the travelers Liir.
As predicted, there is a new group introduced. This small civilization is called the Yunamata. (the name sounds similar to the famous song from the film the Lion King. Hakuna Matata) They are a tribe that reminds Elphie a little bit of the Quadlings.
The travelers quickly assume that Elphie’s bees are the reason the cook disappeared. How crazy is that? Bees causing disappearances? What has their world come to?
“Oh I forgot the size of the human imagination,’ Elphie said meanly. ‘How very large it is after all.” (Maguire 234)
This quote is important to this chapter because it signifies that Elphie thinks that she is superior to the others she is with. This is also a great example of how sarcastic and depressing the time is. Who becomes so bored that they begin accusing bees for doing something so strange?
Strange this begin to happen as the group moves in the forest. The cook has disappeared. This is similar to the novel Life of Pi (Martel) because; in this novel there is a cook mention, and he too dies. Of course in this novel, there was a case of cannibalism. Whereas in Wicked (Maguire) the cook just disappeared during the middle of the night. It is interesting to see how the novels take the same occupation, portray it as the same role, but change the context of their involvement with the main characters. His dog; killjoy (ironic name for a pet) has taken a liking to another one of the travelers Liir.
As predicted, there is a new group introduced. This small civilization is called the Yunamata. (the name sounds similar to the famous song from the film the Lion King. Hakuna Matata) They are a tribe that reminds Elphie a little bit of the Quadlings.
The travelers quickly assume that Elphie’s bees are the reason the cook disappeared. How crazy is that? Bees causing disappearances? What has their world come to?
“Oh I forgot the size of the human imagination,’ Elphie said meanly. ‘How very large it is after all.” (Maguire 234)
This quote is important to this chapter because it signifies that Elphie thinks that she is superior to the others she is with. This is also a great example of how sarcastic and depressing the time is. Who becomes so bored that they begin accusing bees for doing something so strange?
Elphaba is the Witch
A short chapter means a long detailed one is soon to follow. I am looking forward to reading more of Elphie’s travels and her adventures along the way. Although I really hope that soon the book will get to the main point it is trying to get across. I realize that the novel has gone into depth about many details about Elphaba, but the plotline that I am interested in reading about. I want the story to evolve Elphaba’s character. I want to see why this novel is called Wicked The life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Maguire). I want the story to tell me more about why Elphaba is the wicked Witch of the West.
The Voyage Out
Another seven years have past. A new character has been introduced. Her name is Sister Bursar. She is a nun and has been finishing with last minute packing for an upcoming trip. She introduces the reader to a new sister that has spent many years in solitary life and in nursing. Her name is Sister Saint Aelphaba. Sound familiar? It is spelt very similar to another name that has been mention throughout the novel so far. Aelphaba is headed on an adventure to the Vinkus, with an unnamed young boy. Aelphaba does not know his name. Maybe she is lying…?
Elphie as she is later given the nickname, keeps to herself during the journey to the Vinkus. She spends most of her time thinking and writing in her journal. She begins to think about the time when Tibbett entered to Home for the Incurables. He ended up dying there, while she lost her job because of her ‘mistakes.’ Could this mean her personal connections and friendship to a male?
Elphie has begun travelling with another group in a caravan. In this fancy caravan, there is a cook with a dog. Hmm… Passive job, with a dog. Sound familiar? Elphie does not get along with the cook. She does in fact become friends with an odd group. This would be bees. Yes that is correct, bees. The other travellers in the caravan are not pleased with her new friends.
“Can this be true?’ asked Igo, with interest.” (Maguire 231)
This quote stood out because, Igo is hinting that there is uncertainty. He is unsure of something. Considering that this is the end of the section of the chapter, there could be an interesting plot twist ahead. Also this characters name is Igo, which is similar to ego, which means: the “I” or self of any person; a person as thinking, feeling, and willing, and distinguishing itself from the selves of others and from objects of its thought. (Dictionary.com) Does his name help explain how he distinguishes himself from others? The chapter ends off with an interesting conversation on the Kumbric Witches.
"ego." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 02 Nov. 2011. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ego>.
Elphie as she is later given the nickname, keeps to herself during the journey to the Vinkus. She spends most of her time thinking and writing in her journal. She begins to think about the time when Tibbett entered to Home for the Incurables. He ended up dying there, while she lost her job because of her ‘mistakes.’ Could this mean her personal connections and friendship to a male?
Elphie has begun travelling with another group in a caravan. In this fancy caravan, there is a cook with a dog. Hmm… Passive job, with a dog. Sound familiar? Elphie does not get along with the cook. She does in fact become friends with an odd group. This would be bees. Yes that is correct, bees. The other travellers in the caravan are not pleased with her new friends.
“Can this be true?’ asked Igo, with interest.” (Maguire 231)
This quote stood out because, Igo is hinting that there is uncertainty. He is unsure of something. Considering that this is the end of the section of the chapter, there could be an interesting plot twist ahead. Also this characters name is Igo, which is similar to ego, which means: the “I” or self of any person; a person as thinking, feeling, and willing, and distinguishing itself from the selves of others and from objects of its thought. (Dictionary.com) Does his name help explain how he distinguishes himself from others? The chapter ends off with an interesting conversation on the Kumbric Witches.
"ego." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 02 Nov. 2011. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ego>.
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