What killed Wicked Witch of the West?

heart attack
Margaret Hamilton, the Wicked Witch of the West who melted at the feet of Dorothy in the 1939 film classic “The Wizard of Oz,” died of an apparent heart attack May 16 at the Noble Horizons nursing home here. She was 82.

Why was the Wicked Witch of the West mad at Dorothy?

Instead she simply appears angry to have been cheated out of the enchanted ruby red slippers. The Witch immediately comes up with a number of plans to steal the slippers and eliminate Dorothy in the process. However, she finds herself foiled time and time again as Dorothy makes friends on her way to see the Wizard.

Who does Dorothy kill in the Wizard of Oz?

The Wicked Witch of the East
The Wicked Witch of the East was featured in the film The Wizard of Oz (1939), in which she is the sister of the Wicked Witch of the West. As in the book, she is killed when Dorothy’s house falls on her.

How was the witch going to kill Dorothy?

She is killed when Dorothy throws a bucket of water on her, in attempt to put out a fire the witch bestowed on the Scarecrow. In the novel, Dorothy simply throws it on her in a fit of anger.

Is Glinda also Auntie Em?

Auntie Em Dorothy’s Aunt and Henry’s wife. A typical midwestern farm worker, her main concern is the upkeep of her farm. Doubles as Glinda the Good Witch of the North. Doubles as the Scarecrow, a kind and clumsy corn field fixture who joins Dorothy to get a brain from the Wizard.

Is Glinda related to the Wicked Witch?

The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz (2005) Glinda is the Good Witch of the South and is played by Miss Piggy, as are her sisters the Good Witch of the North and the two Wicked Witches.

Is Elphaba the Wicked Witch?

Elphaba – Elphaba is the misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West. Idina Menzel originated the role on Broadway and in the West End, and she won a Tony award for her performance.

Who is the richest of all the Munchkins?

Boq
Boq is the wealthiest of all the munchkins in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

What does Glinda want from Dorothy?

Glinda thanks Dorothy for killing the witch and, despite her objections, insists that she put on the magic slippers, as they now belong to her. She informs Dorothy that they will keep her safe from all harm. Dorothy explains that she is from Kansas and desperately wants to get back home (“Little Girl from Kansas”).

Is Dorothy The Witch of the South?

Baum tended to capitalize the word “Witch” when referring to the Witches of the North, South, East, or West but did not do so when referring to witches in general. Dorothy is taken for a witch not only because she had killed the Wicked Witch of the East, but because her dress is blue and white checked.

How old is Dorothy Gale?

In the film, Dorothy is supposed to be 12 years old. Dorothy does not sing in the Oz books. In the Oz books, the fate of Dorothy’s parents is never revealed. In Wicked, it is said Dorothy’s parents died in a boating accident and she was then adopted by Uncle Henry and Aunt Em.

Are Elphaba and Glinda lovers?

For instance, Gregory Maguire has confirmed that Elphaba and Glinda were in some type of relationship, so both are canonically bisexual, and Elphaba is hinted to be intersex. Glinda being bisexual/coming to Shiz to escape any prejudice against her for her sexuality.

What happens to Dorothy in the search for the Wicked Witch?

“In a minute I shall melt away.” “I’m very sorry, indeed,” said Dorothy, who was truly frightened to see the Witch actually melting away like brown sugar before her very eyes. “Didn’t you know water would be the end of me?” asked the Witch, in a wailing, despairing voice.

What did Glinda the Good Witch do for Dorothy?

“What can I do for you, my child?” she asked. Dorothy told the Witch all her story: how the cyclone had brought her to the Land of Oz, how she had found her companions, and of the wonderful adventures they had met with.

Who is possessed by the Wicked Witch of the west?

When Princess Gaylette’s Jester gets his hand on the Wicked Witch of the West’s wand, he gets possessed by the Wicked Witch of the West’s ghost. When Dorothy starts to do a trick to fool the Jester that Glinda is in china doll form, the Wicked Witch of the West’s ghost continues to warn the Jester of Dorothy’s trick.

How did the Wicked Witch use the charm of the cap?

Twice already the Wicked Witch had used the charm of the Cap. Once was when she had made the Winkies her slaves, and set herself to rule over their country. The Winged Monkeys had helped her do this. The second time was when she had fought against the Great Oz himself, and driven him out of the land of the West.

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