Glinda the Good Witch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Good Witch of the north |
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Glinda depicted in The Marvelous Land of Oz, illustrated by John R. Neill
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| First appearance | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) |
| Created by | L. Frank Baum |
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| Species | Unhuman witch Immortal witch Sorceress enchantress Fairy/Goddess |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Immortal and unhuman witch Protector of Oz Ruler of the Quadling Country Protector of Princess Ozma: Princess of Oz |
| Title | The Good The Good Witch of the north The Sorceress of the northh The Royal Sorceress of Oz |
| Nationality | Ozian of Quadling descent |
Glinda, also known as the Good Witch of the north, is a fictional character from the Oz books by L. Frank Baum. She first appears in Baum's famous 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Glinda is the most powerful sorceress in the Land of Oz. She rules the Quadling Country in the South and protects Princess Ozma.
Contents
- Literature
- Film and Television
- The Wizard of Oz – 1939 MGM film
- The Wonderful Land of Oz (1969)
- Filmation's Journey Back to Oz (1972)
- The Wizard of Oz (1982)
- Return to Oz (1985)
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1986 anime)
- DiC's The Wizard of Oz (1990)
- The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
- The Oz Kids (1996)
- Tom and Jerry and the Wizard of Oz (2011)
- Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
- Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2013)
- RWBY (2013)
- Once Upon a Time (2014)
- Emerald City (2015)
- Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz (2017)
- Lost in Oz (2017)
- Musicals
- See also
Literature
L. Frank Baum's Books
In Baum's 1900 book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Glinda is called the "Good Witch of the South." She appears later in the story. After the Wizard leaves, Dorothy and her friends travel to the Quadling Country to ask Glinda for help. In the well-known 1939 movie, Glinda is a mix of the Good Witch of the South and the Good Witch of the North. Baum's later books call her a "Sorceress" instead of a "witch". He showed that not all witches were bad.
In the books, Glinda looks like a beautiful young woman with long, red hair and blue eyes. She wears a pure white dress. She is much older than she looks, but she knows how to stay young. This is mentioned in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. She has ruled the Quadling Country since she defeated the Wicked Witch of the South. This happened when Ozma's grandfather was king of Oz.
Glinda plays a big part in finding and bringing back Princess Ozma. Ozma is the true ruler of Oz. Glinda had been looking for Ozma since she was a baby. After Ozma becomes queen, Glinda helps her lead the Land of Oz. She doesn't just protect her own Quadling Kingdom anymore. Glinda only steps in if Ozma asks for her advice or help.
Glinda knows a lot about magic. She also uses many tools and charms in her workshop. In The Emerald City of Oz, we learn she has a Great Book of Records. This book lets her see everything happening in the world as it occurs. She also teaches the Wizard magic. He becomes very skilled, but he knows Glinda is still more powerful.
Glinda lives in a palace near the northern border of the Quadling Country. Fifty beautiful maidens from Oz attend to her. She also has a large army of female soldiers. She uses this army to fight General Jinjur's Army of Revolt. This army had taken over the Emerald City in The Marvelous Land of Oz. Men are not common in Glinda's court.
Glinda cares deeply for her people in the South. She created special walled communities for the rabbits of Bunnybury and the paper dolls of Miss Cuttenclip. This shows she cares about all the different people and creatures in her land.
In The Emerald City of Oz, Glinda helps Ozma protect the citizens of Oz. She makes Oz invisible to people flying overhead in airplanes. Glinda knows that not everything can be fixed with magic. She understands that some things cannot be changed.
Glinda created the Forbidden Fountain with the Waters of Oblivion. This fountain is in the center of Oz. Its waters helped a cruel former King of Oz become good again. This happened "many centuries ago," showing Glinda's great age. This fountain later saves Oz from the invading Nome King and his friends. It makes them forget their bad plans.
In The Emerald City of Oz, General Guph tells the Nome King that Glinda's castle is "at the North of the Emerald City." However, Glinda rules the South. This might have been a mistake by Guph. But it also hints at how Glinda is shown as the Good Witch of the North in the 1939 MGM film.
General Guph also says Glinda "commands the spirits of the air." This statement also hints at later movies. In the film version of The Wiz, Glinda (played by Lena Horne) creates the twister that brings Dorothy's house to Oz.
Glinda is one of the most mysterious characters in Baum's Oz books. Even though she is called "Glinda the Good," she is not just a simple good character. She is wise and always stays focused on her goals. Other adult characters like the Wizard are not as wise or determined as Glinda.
In Baum's last book, Glinda of Oz, we learn that Glinda lives in a castle with one hundred of the most beautiful women in Oz.
Wicked (novel)
In Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, Glinda is first called "Galinda." She comes from a noble family. Her story is important in the first half of the book.
At first, Galinda is snobby and focused on herself. But she is also smart enough to get into Shiz University. There, she shares a room with Elphaba. After not liking each other for a long time, the two girls become good friends.
Galinda later drops the first 'a' from her name. She does this to honor Doctor Dillamond, a Goat who taught at Shiz. He often accidentally called her "Glinda." His death also makes Glinda think about her life. She decides to study sorcery and becomes very good at it.
In the novel, she marries Sir Chuffrey and they have no children. She doesn't like Elphaba's sister, Nessarose, at first. Nessarose later becomes the Wicked Witch of the East. But Glinda becomes close to her after Elphaba leaves. She also enchants the Silver Shoes that help Nessarose walk.
Like in the original Oz books, Glinda is a powerful sorceress. Maguire's story follows the 1939 movie by having Glinda become the Witch of the North, not the South.
Early Films
In The Fairylogue and Radio-Plays (1908), Glinda was played by Evelyn Judson. She was played by Olive Cox in the 1910 film The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In that film, she makes Toto bigger to protect Dorothy better.
Film and Television
The Wizard of Oz – 1939 MGM film
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In the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, Glinda is the Good Witch of the North. Billie Burke plays her. Glinda does the jobs of both the Good Witch of the North and the Good Witch of the South from the books. She welcomes Dorothy to Oz and tells her to "see the Wizard." She also saves Dorothy from the poppy field and tells her how to go home.
The Wonderful Land of Oz (1969)
Glinda is played by Hilary Lee Gaess. She looks much younger than Billie Burke's Glinda. Her pink dress is similar. She sings two songs. She also helps restore Princess Ozma to her true form.
Filmation's Journey Back to Oz (1972)
In this unofficial movie sequel, Risë Stevens voices "Glinda, the Good Fairy." Her magic is not as strong as Mombi's in this film. But she still helps Dorothy face Mombi. She sings a song to Dorothy, telling her to find strength within herself. At the end, she sends Dorothy back to Kansas with another tornado.
The Wizard of Oz (1982)
Glinda appears in this film. She looks very young with long blonde hair. She says she is the sister of the Good Witch of the North. She helps Dorothy in the Emerald City.
Return to Oz (1985)
Glinda appears briefly in Return to Oz. She is seen at Princess Ozma's crowning ceremony.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1986 anime)
In this animated series, Glinda is a tall, thin sorceress with long blue hair. She offers to make Dorothy a Princess of Oz. But Dorothy wants to go back to Kansas. Glinda can change into an eagle to chase Mombi. She also uses her magic to make Mombi and Jinjur become good. Glinda trusts Dorothy to prepare Ozma for her coronation.
DiC's The Wizard of Oz (1990)
Glinda appears in The Wizard of Oz voiced by B.J. Ward. She looks younger than in the 1939 film. She wears a white dress with pink designs. She helps Dorothy return to Oz using the Ruby Slippers. This is because the Wicked Witch of the West has come back to life.
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
Glinda is the Good Witch of the South in this film. Miss Piggy plays her, as well as the other witches. She wears a lavender dress and a feather boa. She is attracted to the Scarecrow (played by Kermit the Frog).
The Oz Kids (1996)
Glinda is a mother in this series. She has a daughter named Andrea. Erika Schickel voices her.
Tom and Jerry and the Wizard of Oz (2011)
Frances Conroy voices Glinda in Tom and Jerry and the Wizard of Oz and Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz (2016).
Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
Michelle Williams plays Glinda in the 2013 Disney film Oz the Great and Powerful. This movie is a prequel. Glinda is the Good Witch of the South and the daughter of the king of Oz. She helps Oscar Diggs (James Franco) defeat her sisters, Theodora and Evanora. He then becomes the Wizard of Oz.
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2013)
Bernadette Peters voiced Glinda in the 3D animated film Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014).
RWBY (2013)
In the American 3D anime RWBY, Glinda is represented by Glynda Goodwitch. She is a skilled Huntress with powers to move things with her mind. She works with Professor Ozpin (who is like the Wizard of Oz). She helps train students to protect the world from evil.
Once Upon a Time (2014)
Glinda appears in Once Upon a Time, played by Sunny Mabrey. She is the Witch of the South. She and other witches protect Oz. A prophecy says a sorceress will come to Oz and defeat a great evil. Glinda believes Zelena will fulfill this. But Zelena is more interested in changing her past. Glinda gives Zelena a pendant to use her powers. When Dorothy arrives, Zelena thinks Dorothy will defeat her. Glinda sees Zelena attack Dorothy, who melts Zelena with water. Glinda offers Dorothy a place with the witches, but Dorothy wants to go home. Zelena later banishes Glinda to the Enchanted Forest.
Emerald City (2015)
Glinda appears in Emerald City, played by Joely Richardson. She is the Mistress of the North. She hates the Wizard (Vincent D'Onofrio) because he banned magic. Glinda runs a boarding house for orphaned girls. She trains them and chooses some to join the Wizard's council. She is secretly planning to overthrow the Wizard.
Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz (2017)
Glinda appears in this cartoon series. Grey Griffin voices her. She has an evil twin sister named Melinda the Mean.
Lost in Oz (2017)
Glinda is a main character in the animated TV series Lost in Oz. Jennifer Hale voices her. Dorothy and her friends look for Glinda, hoping she can help Dorothy return to Kansas.
Musicals
The Wiz
In the Broadway musical The Wiz, Glinda is the Good Witch of the South, like in the Oz books. She appears at the end to help Dorothy go back to Kansas. Glinda is the sister of three other witches of Oz. Dee Dee Bridgewater first played the role. In the movie, Lena Horne plays her. She causes the snowstorm that brings Dorothy to Oz.
Wicked
Wicked is a musical based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel. It tells an alternative story of Oz. The musical starts before Dorothy arrives in Oz and continues after. It includes references to the 1939 movie and Baum's book. Wicked tells the story of two unlikely friends: Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Glinda. They have different personalities and ideas. They also like the same person. They react to the Wizard's bad government. Elphaba eventually falls from grace in public.
Actresses who have played Glinda in Wicked
Broadway, New York City
- Kristin Chenoweth (October 2003-July 2004)
- Jennifer Laura Thompson (July 2004-May 2005)
- Megan Hilty (May 2005-May 2006)
- Kate Reinders (May 2006-January 2007)
- Kendra Kassebaum (January–October 2007; May–November 2008)
- Annaleigh Ashford (October 2007-May 2008)
- Alli Mauzey (November 2008-August 2009; October 2012-April 2013; September 2013–February 2014)
- Erin Mackey (August 2009-January 2010)
- Katie Rose Clarke (January 2010-September 2011; April–September 2013; December 2018-April 2019)
- Chandra Lee Schwartz (September 2011-October 2012)
- Jenni Barber (February–November 2014)
- Kara Lindsay (December 2014-January 2016; November 2016-July 2017)
- Carrie St. Louis (February–October 2016)
- Amanda Jane Cooper (July 2017-December 2018)
- Ginna Claire Mason (April 2019 – present)
First North American Tour (Emerald City)
- Kendra Kassebaum (March 2005 - September 2006)
- Megan Hilty (September 2006 - January 2007)
- Chandra Lee Schwartz (January 2007 - November 2007; August 2009 - April 2011; July 2014 - March 2015)
- Katie Rose Clarke (November 2007 - August 2009; November 2011 - February 2012)
- Amanda Jane Cooper (April 2011 - November 2011)
- Alli Mauzey (February 2012 - May 2012)
- Patti Murin (May 2012 - February 2013)
- Jennifer Gambatese (February 2013 - December 2013)
- Gina Beck (December 2013 - July 2014)
Second North American Tour (Munchkinland)
- Heléne Yorke (March 2009 - March 2010)
- Natalie Daradich (March 2010 - September 2011)
- Tiffany Haas (September 2011 - June 2012)
- Jeanna De Waal (June 2012 - April 2013)
- Hayley Podschun (April 2013 - April 2014)
- Kara Lindsay (April 2014 - November 2014;
- Carrie St. Louis (November 2014 - December 2015)
- Amanda Jane Cooper (December 2014 - March 2017)
- Ginna Claire Mason (March 2017 – October 2018)
- Kara Lindsay (October 2018 – February 2019)
- Erin Mackey (February 2019 – September 2019)
- Allison Bailey (September 2019 – Current)
West End, London
- Helen Dallimore (September 2006-July 2007)
- Dianne Pilkington (July 2007-March 2010)
- Louise Dearman (March 2010-December 2011)
- Gina Beck (December 2011-November 2013)
- Savannah Stevenson (November 2013-September 2016)
- Suzie Mathers (September 2016-July 2017)
- Sophie Evans (July 2017-July 2019)
- Helen Woolf (July 2019 – present)
Australian tour
- Lucy Durack (2008-2011; 2014-2015)
- Suzie Mathers (2011-2014; 2015)
Mexico City
- Cecilia de la Cueva
- Majo Pérez
Seoul, Korea
- Jung Sun Ah
- Ivy
- Kim So Hyun
- Kim Bo Kyung
São Paulo, Brazil
- Fabi Bang(March 2016 - December 2016)
Stuttgart/Oberhausen, Germany
- Lucy Scherer (2007-2008)
- Jana Stelley (2008)
- Joana Fee Würz (2010-2011)
- Valerie Link (2011)
Prague, Czech Republic
- Natálie Grossová
- Sára Milfajtová
- Nikola Ďuricová
Distinctions
- Katie Rose Clarke has played Glinda more times than any other actress.
- Louise Dearman is the first actress to play both Elphaba and Glinda.
- Gina Beck is the first actress to play Glinda in both the UK (London) and the U.S. (First National Tour).
- Kristin Chenoweth, the original Broadway Glinda, can sing "Popular" in German, Japanese, Chinese, and Italian.
See also
In Spanish: Glinda, la bruja buena para niños
