Why “No One Mourns the Wicked” Has a Different Meaning from Glinda’s View? At the start of Wicked, the citizens of Oz celebrate the death of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch, in the upbeat song “No One Mourns the Wicked.” Glinda, now a major public figure, joins the celebration, but her feelings are far more complex. Glinda and Elphaba were once enemies-turned-friends at Shiz University. While Elphaba rebelled against the Wizard, Glinda stayed, eventually losing her best friend and fiancé, Fiyero, as a result. For Glinda, the song isn’t just about Elphaba’s death—it reflects her own inner conflict. She views herself as “wicked” for betraying Elphaba, siding with the Wizard, and perpetuating lies about her friend. Glinda’s triumphant public persona hides her guilt and loneliness. She’s forced to uphold the Wizard’s legacy, knowing the truth about Elphaba’s noble fight. As Glinda sings, her tone reveals regret, not joy. She mourns her actions and the loss of genuine relationships, all while maintaining the façade expected of her in Oz’s deeply flawed system.
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