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The line suggests that Nanny imagines Elphaba as someone who rejects the identity her parents gave her. It implies a rebellious sense of self-determination, especially around traits like sex and skin color. The final phrase shows defiance toward parental authority.
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Originally said in English.
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About Gregory Maguire
American novelist
Gregory Maguire is an American novelist, known for Wicked, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, and many other books for adults and children. His work is closely associated with retellings and reimaginings of familiar stories. He published his first novel, The Lightning Time, in 1978. Wicked, published in 1995, was his first novel for adults and later became the basis for a popular Broadway musical in 2003, which was then adapted into a two-part musical film series.
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Books by Gregory Maguire
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2009
Confessions of An Ugly Stepsister (Maguire, Gregory)
1999
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