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>.

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?

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>.

What about Elphie?

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.