but anyone with a passing knowledge of The Wizard of Oz knows that the Wicked Witch relies on the flying monkeys who do her bidding. Yet Wicked left Elphaba at odds with these creatures.

This expression, inspired by the winged minions in "The Wizard of Oz," effectively conveys the actions of these facilitators. Grasping the concept of flying monkeys is vital for understanding the ...

The last one, however, is more dramatic, with Glinda and Elphaba attempting to escape from the wrath of flying monkeys ... in three years’ time if the US “keeps going on the track it is”.