 Some time later , Elphaba 's opposition of the Wizard 's regime has earned her the title " The Wicked Witch of the West " . Glinda has become the smiling public front of the Wizard 's regime , given the title " Glinda the Good " and positioned by Morrible as the nation 's defender against the Witch . A press conference to celebrate Fiyero 's appointment as Captain of the Guard ( a position he has accepted in order to find Elphaba ) is hijacked by the crowd 's panicked rumors about the Witch , including an idiotic story that she will be melted by water . Fiyero is furious and not calmed by Glinda 's insistence that Elphaba does not want to be found . He is further shocked when Morrible announces his engagement to Glinda . This is news to Fiyero and he storms off . Glinda attempts to keep a cheerful front for the press , but it is clear she realizes her dream life has come at a great price ( " Thank Goodness " ) . 
