In the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, one of the most notorious characters is the evil witch who casts a spell on the princess. The evil witch is often depicted as a malevolent sorceress who harbors a deep-seated hatred towards Aurora, the princess. Her actions are driven by jealousy, revenge, or a desire to assert control and power over others. The evil witch's motives for cursing Sleeping Beauty vary across different adaptations of the story. Sometimes, she is depicted as a vengeful fairy who was not invited to Aurora's christening and seeks revenge for this perceived slight. In other versions, she may be envious of Aurora's beauty, youth, or happiness and seeks to destroy it.
Maleficent, with the help of her only loyal follower remaining, Pete, goes from world to world reviving her other followers and building an army of Heartless. Although only Oogie Boogie is witnessed being revived, it may be guessed that she is also responsible for the return of Ursula and for Barbossa, Scar, and Hades using Heartless. Indeed, when she first meets up with Pete again, she asks about "the others", suggesting she was supposed to be holding a meeting with them like she did in the original game. Pete, however claims that they "must have had something better to do", perhaps meaning they were busy with their own endeavors. Maleficent reveals herself to Sora and his friends at Disney Castle when she tries to fill the Hall of the Cornerstone with Darkness in order to take over the Castle and make her new base of operations. Maleficent is defeated however by Sora when he and his friends go back in time and stop Pete from destroying the Cornerstone of Light. Maleficent appears in Halloween Town and tries to destroy Christmas town by resurrecting Oogie Boogie but his memory loss causes him to drive her away and Sora defeats Oogie Boogie. She then appears in Hollow Bastion during its invasion by Heartless. This is the turning point in the game, where she and the Disney Villians finally lose control of the Heartless to Organization XIII except for Jafar since he used Heartless in the game. At the climax of the battle she holds off the Nobodies so that Sora may escape and devise a way to defeat Organization XIII. Although she hated Sora, she realized that she couldn't defeat them herself, since they easily defeated her Heartless, and even took control of them from her.
This is the turning point in the game, where she and the Disney Villians finally lose control of the Heartless to Organization XIII except for Jafar since he used Heartless in the game. She is an evil witch who takes offense at not being invited to the christening of Princess Aurora and she tries to get revenge on King Stefan and his people by cursing Aurora.
In other versions, she may be envious of Aurora's beauty, youth, or happiness and seeks to destroy it. The evil witch's spell is significant in the story as it plunges Aurora into a deep sleep that can only be broken by true love's kiss. This curse serves as a pivotal plot device, leading the prince to embark on a quest to awaken the sleeping princess.
Maleficent, Ursula, The White Witch: Who's the Wickedest of Them All?
Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty
The horned Mistress Of All Evil curses Princess Aurora into a long and deep sleep after being excluded from her christening. She has lightning bolts in her arsenal, a raven familiar and goblin minions. She's just cruel.
Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz
Green-skinned and hook-nosed, the Wicked Witch of the West zooms around Oz on her broomstick, turning woodcutters into Tin Men and sending forth her army of flying monkeys to terrorise Munchkins and Winkies alike. Dorothy inadvertently melts her with water.
Ursula from The Little Mermaid
Monstrous sea sorceress Ursula is part-octopus and all spite. She transforms Ariel into a human in exchange for her voice and, just when it looks like Ariel is going to get her Prince, shows up as shape-shifter Vanessa to sabotage the romance and marry Eric herself.
Mother Gothel from Tangled
Desperate to keep her youth and beauty, Gothel kidnaps Princess Rapunzel, whose magic hair she needs, and locks her up in a tower for 18 years. Selfish.
The White Witch from The Chronicles of Narnia
Jadis, the witch who freezes Narnia in the Hundred Years Winter, is partially human and white as ice. She rules Narnia with a beastly retinue of wolves, dwarves, werewolves, hags and other monsters. She turns her prisoners into statues and is the sworn enemy of all "sons and daughters of Adam" and the great lion Aslan.
Evil Queen from Snow White
Vain and jealous, this evil usurper cannot bear not to be the fairest in the land. Armed with a magic mirror and a poisoned apple, the stepmother-from-hell attempts to murder Snow White multiple times, finally falling to her own death from a cliff.
Grand High Witch from The Witches
The leader of all Earhtly witches, the Grand High Witch hates children, turning them into slugs. Underneath her human mask, she is a terrifying bald hunchback with claws and a long pointed nose. She is feared by all the witches and even her personal secretary who she mistreats. She's just plain diabolical.
Fairy Godmother from Shrek
Don't be fooled by the wand and the wings, this scheming sorceress conjures up happily-ever-afters at a price. She wants to see her son, the equally despicable Prince Charming on the throne, and is not above blackmail and attempted murder to put him there.
Evanora from Oz The Great and Powerful
The Wicked Witch of the East in Disney's alternate version of The Wizard of Oz is the beautiful protectress of the Emerald City, a position she has gained by murdering the rightful king and framing hs daughter, Glinda the Good Witch. She's actually hideous, controls an army of murderous flying monkeys and sends her sister Theodora around the bend by manipulating her into thinking she was betrayed by Oscar Diggs (the 'wizard of Oz').
Theodora from Oz The Great and Powerful
Unlike her sister, Theodora starts out as a genuinely beautiful, naive and good witch who thinks Glinda, the real good witch, is evil. By the time she realizes her sister Evanora is the evil one, she's already transformed by heartbreak and tears that burn into her skin leaving deep disfiguring furrows. Evanora's magic apple changes Theodora completely into the green-skinned, black-hatted, broomstick-riding Wicked Witch of the West.
The evil witch's spell also introduces suspense and tension into the story, as the characters must find a way to overcome the curse and bring Aurora back to life. The portrayal of the evil witch in Sleeping Beauty often highlights her dark and dangerous nature. She is often depicted as an iconic character with a malevolent appearance, wearing black robes and wielding a staff or magic wand. Her actions reflect her sinister intentions, as she revels in the suffering and despair caused by her curse. While the evil witch is a central figure in the story, she also serves as a foil to the virtuous and pure-hearted characters such as Aurora and the prince. Her wickedness emphasizes the power of good and the triumph of true love. The evil witch in Sleeping Beauty continues to captivate audiences and remains an essential element of the story. Her role as the antagonist adds depth and complexity to the narrative, making her a memorable and enduring character in the realm of fairy tales..
Reviews for "The Redemption Arc of the Evil Witch in Sleeping Beauty"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with Evil Witch Sleeping Beauty. I found the storytelling to be incredibly weak and the plot was predictable. The characters lacked depth and I struggled to connect with any of them. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to immerse myself in the story. Overall, I didn't find it enjoyable or engaging.
2. Sarah - 1 star - I couldn't stand Evil Witch Sleeping Beauty. The writing was amateurish and the grammar mistakes made it painful to read. The plot was incredibly dull and unoriginal, and the characters felt like cardboard cutouts with no depth or development. I kept hoping it would get better, but it never did. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time on this book.
3. Emily - 2 stars - Evil Witch Sleeping Beauty was a letdown for me. The pacing was off, with long stretches of nothing happening followed by rushed and unsatisfying resolutions. The world-building was lacking, leaving me with unanswered questions about the magic system and the overall setting. The romance between the characters felt forced and lacked chemistry. All in all, it failed to hold my interest and I wouldn't recommend it to others.
4. Mike - 2.5 stars - I had high hopes for Evil Witch Sleeping Beauty, but it fell short of my expectations. The writing style was too simplistic and lacked sophistication. The story had potential, but the execution felt lackluster. The climax was rather anticlimactic and left me feeling unsatisfied. The book had some enjoyable moments, but overall, it didn't live up to its promise.