The Wicked Witch of the West

The Wicked Witch of the West is a fictional character from L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz." She is depicted as an antagonist who rules over the western part of Oz and seeks to obtain Dorothy’s ruby slippers to increase her power. Known for her cruelty and use of magic, she embodies evil and malice. Her character represents greed, vanity, and destructive intent, making her a classic villain in children’s literature. Despite her fictional nature, she serves as a symbolic obstacle the protagonist must overcome on her journey to achieve self-discovery and victory.