Setting

The setting takes place in London England, all in the time span of one night. The story goes from Christmas eve to Christmas morning, but during this time the time period changes from past, present, and future. All of these times are also at Christmas.

The setting takes place in the magical land of Oz and all of the communities that suround the Emerald city. The novel starts before the birth of the witch and continues to where Dorthy emerges and ultimately Elphaba's death.