At the end of EvilElphaba rebels against the Wizard and Madame Morrible, leading her to become the Wicked Witch of the West, but the film's ending has other significant consequences, including the death of Governor Thropp. Based on the book and musical of the same name Evil It's half spinoff, half prequel to The Wizard of Oz, and follow Elphaba Thropp, a young woman with incredible power who begins attending magic schoolalongside the iconic pink witch, Galinda. Although Evil is being divided into two parts, the public should not underestimate the power of Wicked: Part One end.
An interesting aspect Evil final is the fact that many Evil the characters end up in completely different places at the end of the film. The most obvious examples are Elphaba and Glinda. Both women start out as enemies like Shiz, unable to see beyond their differences. However, by the end of the film, they share a tender friendship in the Emerald City, and Elphaba is in the midst of a huge transformation. Of course, Elphaba isn't the only character to be changed by the end of Evil, and a great change comes from his own family.
Governor Thropp dies in the context of the end of Wicked while Nessarose hears about Elphaba
Why does Governor Thropp die?
Another major character transformation that occurs at the end of Evil is the death of Elphaba's father, Governor Thropp. At the beginning of the film, Thropp is introduced as Elphaba's cold and uncaring father.who openly despises her because of her green skin. Although Thropp doesn't play a large role in the film itself, it's clear that his cruelty affected Elphaba during her childhood, and she remains linked to him through Nessarose. However, as all of Oz hears about Elphaba's rise as the Wicked Witch, Evil shows Nessa's shocked reaction and Thropp's sudden death.
Evil doesn't provide obvious answers as to how Thropp dies, but the best theory is that he died of a sudden heart attack.
Evil doesn't provide obvious answers as to how Thropp dies, but the best theory is that he died of a sudden heart attack. This would make sense considering he had just heard the news that his daughter was a wanted criminal. Presumably, Wicked: Part Two will offer some clearer answers about the incident. It turns out that even This brief look at Thropp's death is much more than the Evil musical offers the public. On stage, Thropp is simply declared dead without any explanation. So, 2024 Evil shows a little more detail about this situation.
Governor Thropp's death is important to Nessarose's Wicked 2 story
How Nessarose changes from Wicked 1 to Wicked 2
Remarkably, Thropp's sudden death is not just a random occurrence, but actually signals a major change to come. Evil history. Namely, Thropp's death means that Nessarose takes his place as governor of Munchkinland. This is what happens in the original Evil book and the musical, and clearly, Wicked: Part One now planted the seed for this plot change in Wicked: Part Two. Nessa's rise as governor will not only change the structure of Munchkinland, but it will also usher in a new era for Nessa that is quite disturbing.
In Wicked: Part One, the audience quickly learns that Nessa is a gentle, sensitive soul. Due to her disability, she often feels neglected, oppressed and undervalued. This comes through in her relationship with Boq, who clearly has more feelings for Glinda than for Nessa. When Nessa becomes governor, her personality undergoes a sudden change. In Wicked: Part Two, viewers will discover just how wicked Nessa can be once she finally has some power of her own, and it will not only harm her peers, but also the Munchkins she rules over.
Elphaba has a harsh reaction to Governor Thropp's death in the musical
What Thropp's death means for Elphaba
When it comes to Elphaba, Thropp's death creates a very different reaction. While Nessa gets a new position of power, Elphaba gets nothing, which isn't much different from her entire childhood with Thropp. As a result, in the musical, Elphaba proclaims that life “it is better” without her father and that she is”happy” he is gone. This reaction may seem harsh, especially since Elphaba is saying these things to Nessa, but her feelings are valid. Thropp never truly loved Elphaba, so it would make sense for her to resent him, even in death.
Elphaba feels no love for Thropp, and in fact his death doesn't change much for her. As proven at the end of Wicked: Part One, the second film will see Elphaba on the run from authorities, determined to save Thez of the evils of the Wizard and Morrible. However, one change is that Elphaba may begin to wonder who her real father was, i.e. the man who turned her green. In short, Thropp's death in Evil It's seemingly small, but it creates some major shockwaves for the second film.