"At the end of : , Glinda informs Elphaba that she's in danger and begs to let her clear her name so she can return to Oz peacefully. However, Elphaba believes Glinda can make more progress on her own, as Oz-ians need "someone wicked" to hate. Therefore, after one last tear-filled duet, she lets Dorothy "melt" her to death as Glinda watches while crying from behind the door, knowing that it would be the last time that she ever sees Elphaba."
"While Elphaba wishes that she could let Glinda know that she and Fiyero are still alive, some signs indicate she already knows. Before they part for the last time, Elphaba reassures Glinda that everything will be fine. While she cries as Elphaba "melts," Glinda may just be emotional about her friend permanently exiling herself from Oz, while still taking Elphaba's word that she will be well."
Elphaba and Glinda part for the last time after a tearful duet during which Elphaba appears to be melted. Elphaba fakes her death by hiding under a trapdoor and escapes with Fiyero so they can live in peace. Glinda cries as Elphaba appears to die and accepts Elphaba's reassurance that everything will be fine. Glinda and Fiyero understand that pouring water will not actually kill Elphaba, and some indications suggest Glinda may already suspect Elphaba is alive. The ultimate awareness of Glinda remains ambiguous.
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