Avaric Character Analysis in Wicked

The Gillikinese Avaric, who later becomes Margreave of Tenmeadows, attends Briscoe College at Shiz with Boq. Described as handsome, arrogant, and effortlessly cool, he breezes easily through Oz’s elite circles. At Shiz, he and Elphaba are mild frenemies, and after his graduation, he rises to prominence in Ozian society. Toward the end of the novel, Elphaba attends a dinner party at his house, where she dishonestly claims to have killed Madame Morrible—a revelation met with indifference by Avaric and his wealthy guests. Their conversation turns to the nature of evil, which they engage with only superficially, before Elphaba leaves.

Avaric Character Timeline in Wicked

The timeline below shows where the character Avaric appears in Wicked. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...out drinking one night, but he stays behind to study for final exams. His friend Avaric senses something else is bothering him, but Boq insists he’s fine. After they leave, Boq,... (full context)

...Pfannee’s lake house. Though hesitant, Boq convinces her to accept, offering to come along with Avaric as chaperones. Madame Morrible also sends Grommetik with them as a minder, in lieu of... (full context)

One day, Boq and Avaric encounter Elphaba, Galinda, and a group of distraught girls outside Crage Hall, all of them... (full context)

...the Peach and Kidneys, where they drink and grieve Ama Clutch in community. Afterward, Boq, Avaric, and others try convincing the girls to visit the Philosophy Club, a local sex club.... (full context)

At the Philosophy Club, Boq, Avaric, and their friends are ushered in by an old crone named Yackle, who informs them... (full context)

Elphaba considers hunting down Grommetik but instead heads for Avaric’s home. Since their days at Shiz, he’s become the Margreave of Tenmeadows, a wealthy and... (full context)

As Elphaba and Avaric briefly catch up with each other—even at Shiz, they were never particularly close—Avaric recalls seeing... (full context)

After leaving Avaric’s, a little drunk but hopeful he or his guests will report her to the police,... (full context)