Elphaba (later known as the Wicked Witch) was the daughter of the governor of Munchkinland, and was born a rather unnatural shade of green. Her father hated her, and showered his love on her younger sister, Nessarose, who was confined to a wheelchair. The two girls go together to Shiz University, where the beautiful and well-liked Galinda is also in their class (Dear Old Shiz). The headmistress, Madame Morrible, decides to take Nessarose under her protection, despite Elphaba's objections. Elphaba is now with out a roommate, and eventually ends up with Galinda, to the satisfaction of neither of them. When Elphaba's protectiveness of her sister manifests itself physically, Madame Morrible recognizes that she has special powers and chooses to show her sorcery - and to teach no one else, despite the fact that Galinda had her heart set on studying with her. She even informs Elphaba that her powers might make it possible for her to work with the Wizard, some thing which Elphaba has wanted (The Wizard and I) This does nothing to endear Elphaba to Galinda, and the feeling is much more than mutual (What is this feeling?). Their hatred of each other is obvious even in their classes, like their history class with Dr. Dillamond. The professor is the only animal professor at the university, and is starting to suffer from discrimination, even from the students. He tells Elphaba that there's a conspiracy to prevent the animals from conversing, and she’d like to let the Wizard know, for he would really stop it (Something Bad). Meanwhile, a young roguish prince, Fiyero, has arrived at Shiz. Galinda is thrilled when Fiyero shares his life philosophy (Dancing Through Life). They all decide to have a party that evening. Boq, a Munchkin that has developed a crush on Galinda, tries to invite her to the party, but she persuades him rather to ask Nessarose, leaving her free to go with Fiyero. Nessarose is delighted, and informs her sister how she and Boq are meant to be together, and how Galinda helped it happen. When Galinda offers Elphaba a hat to wear to the party, Elphaba begins to question if she was incorrect about her roommate. At the party that evening, Boq tries to inform Nessarose the actual reason he invited her, but is not able to harm her feelings. She is getting infatuated with him. Madame Morrible arrives to tell Galinda that she can become a member of her sorcery class - as Elphaba requested it. Elphaba herself arrives, wearing the hat Galinda presented her, which was actually a cruel joke. The rest of the students laugh and stare as Elphaba dances on her own. Galinda feels awful, and goes to dance with Elphaba. Before long many people are dancing, and the two girls look at each other in a new light. Back in their room, the bonding proceeds. Galinda makes a decision that she will help Elphaba become Popular. When Elphaba arrives at class the very next day, Fiyero sees Galinda's impact, and informs Elphaba that she doesn't need to change. Dr. Dillamond arrives to tell the class he is departing - he is no longer permitted to teach. Elphaba wants to assist, but no one will stand up with her. The students are introduced to the new technological advancement of the cage, which will keep animals controlled, so that they never learn to speak. Elphaba's outrage can not be contained, and in the ensuing chaos, she and Fiyero seize the lion cub in the cage and break free. Fiyero is baffled by what he's just seen, and what he's doing, but he is involved in Elphaba's passion. She thanks him for assisting her, and they share a little moment before he has to go away. Elphaba reminds herself that it's useless to wish for something to happen between them (I'm Not that Girl). Madame Morrible arrives and tells her that the Wizard has requested to meet her. Nessarose and Galinda come to see her off, and Fiyero arrives too. Galinda is saddened by Fiyero's emotional distance from her, and tries to win his respect by altering her name to "Glinda", in solidarity with Dr. Dillamond. However Fiyero barely notices, saying goodbye to Elphaba. Elphaba invites Glinda to the Emerald City with her (One Short Day). Eventually, the two girls stand in front of the Wizard. He actually is not quite as scary as they thought (A Sentimental Man). He promises Elphaba that he will grant her wishes if she proves herself. Madame Morrible appears - she is the Wizard's new "Press Secretary". She gives Elphaba an ancient book of spells, and asks her to try a levitation spell on the Wizard's monkey servant. But, the spell doesn't go the way Elphaba plans, and she realizes that the Wizard is the one behind the suppression of the animals. He offers her and Glinda everything they have ever wanted if they can help him, however Elphaba is unable to comply. She runs away, and in order to avoid the truth from getting out, Madame Morrible spreads reports that Elphaba is "wicked" and not to be trusted. This only reaffirms Elphaba's notion that she must embark on her own to try to make things right (Defying Gravity).
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The citizens of Oz are celebrating the death of the Wicked Witch of the West (No One Mourns the Wicked). Glinda the Good seems to reassure the folks that goodness has in fact prevailed over evil. One of the citizens asks if it is true that Glinda was her friend. She admits it, and explains the story of how they met.
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