Glinda’s biggest flex is the whole “click your heels” trick. But did you know she didn’t just send Dorothy home? She gave Dorothy the Silver Shoes (Ruby Slippers in the movie) before she even left for the Emerald City. Talk about forward thinking. She knew Dorothy would need them later, like a good friend who hands you an umbrella before a rainstorm.
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She also runs a school for sorcery in the South. That’s right—Glinda teaches other witches and wizards how to be good. No dark arts, no hexes, just ethical magic. Think Hogwarts, but with fewer house rivalries and more glitter. She’s basically the headmistress of kindness.
What Makes Her So "Good"?
Being a “good witch” isn’t about being a pushover. Glinda is savvy. In Baum’s books, she’s the one who exposes the Wizard’s lies without being cruel. She says, “Hey, that guy’s a humbug, but let’s not burn his house down.” She values truth but delivers it with a spoonful of sugar. That’s a superpower in itself.
She’s also the ultimate problem-solver. When Dorothy gets lost, Glinda doesn’t just wave a wand—she teaches Dorothy that the power was inside her all along. It’s a masterclass in empowerment. She’s like that friend who helps you realize you already have the answer, but pretends you didn’t just cry into your pizza.
