The Complete Wizard Of Oz Timeline! | Stan Lee Presents

Summary

This video delves into the complex timeline of *Wicked* and *The Wizard of Oz*, offering a detailed exploration of how the two stories intertwine. From the rise of Oscar Diggs as the fraudulent Wizard of Oz to Alphaba’s transformation into the Wicked Witch, the script traces the key events that shape their destinies. The narrative also highlights the relationships between Glinda, Alphaba, Fiero, and Dorothy, while examining the Wizard's manipulation of Oz and the tragic consequences of his deceit. With a glimpse at the unresolved plot points of *Wicked* Part Two, the video provides an engaging look at the evolving Oz saga.

Takeaways

• 😀 Oscar Diggs, a circus magician, arrives in Oz and is mistaken for a powerful wizard, eventually taking on the title 'Oz the Great and Powerful.'
• 😀 Oscar, lacking real magical powers, uses machines to maintain the illusion of magic while secretly controlling Oz through oppressive policies against animals.
• 😀 Elphaba, born with green skin due to a potion her mother drank, is ostracized but grows into an intelligent and powerful magic user, attending Shiz University.
• 😀 At Shiz, Elphaba befriends Glinda (who initially mocks her) as they form an unlikely friendship despite differing personalities and backgrounds.
• 😀 Elphaba learns the Wizard is a fraud and a tyrant, leading her to rebel against him and fight for the rights of oppressed animals in Oz.
• 😀 Elphaba becomes known as the 'Wicked Witch of the West' while Glinda rises to fame as the Good Witch, with both becoming prominent figures in Oz.
• 😀 Dorothy Gale, through an accident, ends up in Oz, unknowingly causing the death of Nessarose and wearing her enchanted silver shoes.
• 😀 Elphaba captures Dorothy to reclaim the silver shoes, but their confrontation escalates, resulting in Elphaba's apparent death and Dorothy's accidental victory.
• 😀 The Wizard is revealed to be a fraud, and Dorothy learns she has had the power to return to Kansas all along using the silver slippers, with Glinda's help.
• 😀 In the aftermath, Elphaba fakes her death and escapes Oz with Fiyero, while Glinda takes control of Oz, with the citizens unaware of Elphaba’s true sacrifice.

Q & A

How does Oscar Diggs end up in Oz, and what role does he take on upon arrival?

Oscar Diggs, a circus magician, is caught in a storm while performing and ends up drifting into the land of Oz. The people of Oz mistake him for a powerful wizard sent from the skies to save them, and Oscar seizes the opportunity, adopting the title 'Oz the Great and Powerful.' He uses illusions and machinery to maintain the appearance of being a wizard.

What is the significance of Elphaba's green skin, and how does it affect her life in Oz?

Elphaba’s green skin marks her as an outcast from birth, creating a significant social barrier for her in Oz. Her skin color makes her a subject of ridicule and discrimination, even from her peers. Despite this, Elphaba is intelligent and resilient, excelling in magic, but her appearance causes emotional and social challenges throughout her life.

How does Elphaba's relationship with Glinda evolve throughout their time at Shiz University?

Initially, Elphaba and Glinda have a strained and antagonistic relationship, with Glinda mocking Elphaba’s appearance and personality. However, as time progresses, the two women form an unlikely but strong friendship. Key moments, such as dancing together at the Ozdust Ballroom and supporting each other during personal challenges, solidify their bond.

What is Elphaba's reaction upon learning the truth about the Wizard?

Elphaba is horrified when she discovers that the Wizard is an ordinary man with no magical powers, and he is responsible for the persecution of animals. This realization leads her to rebel against the Wizard, rejecting the false promises of help and choosing to fight for justice for the animals of Oz.

How does Fiero become involved in the conflict between Elphaba and the Wizard?

Fiero, initially a Captain in the Wizard’s guard, becomes Elphaba's love interest and ally. As he grows closer to Elphaba, Fiero begins to oppose the Wizard's tyranny. He ultimately chooses to stand with Elphaba over Glinda, and he helps her escape after she defies the Wizard, despite the personal risks involved.

What are the events surrounding Nessarose's rise to power after her father's death?

After the death of her father, Nessarose becomes the governor of Munchkinland. She rules harshly in an attempt to keep Bach, her love interest, by her side. However, when Bach tries to leave her, Nessarose’s failed attempt at using a love spell turns him into the Tin Man, leading him to flee in despair.

What happens when Dorothy arrives in Oz, and how is she perceived by the people of Munchkinland?

Dorothy arrives in Oz after a tornado transports her house to Munchkinland, where the house lands on and kills Nessarose, ending her oppressive rule. The Munchkins celebrate Dorothy as a hero, unaware of the complex backstory of her arrival. Dorothy is given Nessarose's enchanted silver slippers, which are central to the Wizard's plans.

What is Elphaba’s response when she learns that Dorothy is wearing her sister's enchanted slippers?

Elphaba is enraged when she discovers that Dorothy is wearing Nessarose’s enchanted silver slippers, believing that Glinda gave them to Dorothy intentionally. This fuels Elphaba's anger towards Glinda, and the two friends have a falling out. Elphaba also blames Glinda for her sister's death.

What is the significance of Fiero’s transformation into the Scarecrow?

Fiero’s transformation into the Scarecrow occurs when Elphaba, in a moment of desperation to protect him from the Wizard's guards, casts a spell that results in his transformation. This magical change represents the sacrifices both characters are making in their fight against the Wizard's oppressive regime.

How does the Wizard’s deception affect Dorothy’s journey, and what is the ultimate revelation about him?

Throughout her journey, Dorothy is unknowingly manipulated by the Wizard, who is revealed to be a fraud. The Wizard, who had promised to help Dorothy return to Kansas, is exposed as a powerless man hiding behind a curtain. Dorothy eventually learns that the silver slippers she wears give her the power to return home, and Glinda helps her realize this before she uses the slippers to go back to Kansas.