Nessarose .22Nessa.22 Thropp List of Wicked characters
elphaba s younger sister, nessarose becomes known wicked witch of east. in novel, nessarose born without arms, , therefore dependent on elphaba, caretaker nanny, , father. possibly unfortunate ironic side effect of remedy melena took in attempt prevent next child having green skin. nessarose described being extremely beautiful; , elphaba, though loves sister , goes out of way care , ensure comfort , happiness, jealous of her. though elphaba s reserved , fiercely private personality might not make apparent outside observer, jealousy magnified father, frex s, undisguised favoritism towards nessarose. gift, frex crafts , gives nessarose sparkling, glass-covered shoes (which known silver shoes in wonderful wizard of oz) glinda later enchants, giving nessarose ability walk unaided. nessarose inherits title , role of eminent thropp of munchkinland when elphaba, being eldest , therefore rightful heiress office, declines it. nessarose devout unionist, , many munchkins unhappy under rule. killed when dorothy s house falls on top of her. heavily hinted nessarose not frex s biological daughter, rather illegitimate daughter of melena , turtle heart. while nessarose s questionable paternity readily apparent frex—it suggested @ points in novel accepts nessarose turtle heart s daughter , not own—he still holds dear heart result of own personal love turtle heart, , suggested may love more because of it. in musical adaptation, nessarose born arms, legs paralyzed; , elphaba rather glinda enchants shoes. in both novel , musical shoes given dorothy glinda upon death of nessarose, , revealed elphaba s jealousy (now late) father s love , desire hold on shred of family connection catalyst manic drive acquire sister s shoes dorothy. in original broadway production of musical, role played michelle federer.
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