#elizabeth music

[ladyantiheroine]

I’m thinking about Wicked tonight, specifically why Elphaba ends up with Fiyero instead of Glinda in the musical despite Elphaba and Glinda having the more well-rounded relationship.

You could chalk it up to the writers wanting a heteronormative ending (and I’m certain that’s part of it) or the fact that Elphaba and Fiyero had a love affair in the book. But I think there’s a bit more nuance to it.

The whole point of Glinda’s character is that she upholds the status quo of Oz. No matter how much she loves Elphaba or sympathizes with the plight of the Animals, she will always align herself with the current system and those in power. And as long as that remains the case, a relationship between her and Elphaba is futile because Elphaba will not give up her cause.

Elphaba and Glinda represent to different ends of a spectrum. Elphaba resists the oppressive forces in Oz, while Glinda upholds them. But Fiyero is somewhere in the middle. He starts out privileged and carefree like Glinda, but quickly turns to Elphaba’s side. He does become Captain of the Guard, but only to find Elphaba and help her evade arrest.

And therein lies the difference between Glinda and Fiyero as love interests to Elphaba. Glinda would never sacrifice her title as “the Good Witch” and all her power granted from the Wizard, even if it meant helping Elphaba. Fiyero, on the other hand, does give up his privilege, his title, and even his human form for Elphaba. Glinda clings to what the status quo gives her, while Fiyero ultimately rejects it.

Yes, the writing around Elphaba and Fiyero’s romance is a bit rushed and doesn’t have the same gradual development that Elphaba and Glinda have. And yes, I have no doubt heteronormativity played a role in giving Elphaba a male love interest in the end. But I see a lot of people write off Fiyero and his relationship with Elphaba and I just don’t agree.

Why does Elphaba end up with Fiyero instead of Glinda? Because Fiyero makes the sacrifices that Glinda wasn’t willing to.

[sodapanque]

✧ Can we talk more about how powerful these musicals are together? 🙏🙏

[rahabq]

[theendlessbond]

ariana. ariana listen to me kiss cynthia in act 2. kiss her in a part of the movie they can't edit out and kiss her in every take. you have one chance ariana. come on ariana you want this as much as we do

[kulturegroupie]

[eyesaremosa1cs]

Cocteau Twins – Treasure (1984)

[strungoutheart]

SOHAE2: Safety Pins and Broken Hearts

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[frenchnewwaves]

Lana shot by Patrick Hoelck in 2013🤍

[cherry-delrey]

Lana Del Rey and Bradley Soileau behind the scenes of the 'Blue Jeans' music video (2012).

[maygiyy]

✦WHO LIVES WHO DIES WHO TELLS YOUR STORY

HI！I'm New here! Still learning how to use tumblr, I will continue to post some of my previous works✦

[ev4ikcasswife]

[ladyantiheroine]

Thinking about the tragic sisterhood of Elphaba and Nessarose Thropp. Despite Nessarose being the favorite daughter, Elphaba goes out of her way to protect and take care of her. She’s willing to put aside her beef with Galinda because she made Nessa happy after getting her a date with Boq. She blames herself for Nessa’s disability because her green skin was the reason their father forced their pregnant mom to chew milk flowers. She can sense when her sister is endanger and leave Fiyero’s loving embrace to go help her. Even after the sisters have a falling out and Nessa dies, Elphaba still tries to get her ruby slippers back. Nessa has moments with sympathy towards Elphaba but never goes above and beyond for her in the same way, instead focusing on winning the love of Boq, a man who does not love her. Throughout everything, Elphaba loves Nessa more that Nessa loves her.

The Thropp sisters are a tale of unrequited sisterly love and I will weep.

[lzzdolly]

I get good grades, I go to church, I'm a cheerleader!

[badeyesightdog]

[bothersomedirtchild]

Beetlejuice crawling around like a bug

[ziasoup]

the schuyler sisters!

version w/out flowers yipp :D