themes

That the themes explored in Maguire’s novel are just as relevant 30 years after its publication speaks to just how important “Wicked” is.

The teaser's promise that "Mother Earth is expecting" uses the language of birth, playing into the franchise's ongoing themes about motherhood.

The new film explores themes of acceptance, tolerance and how society treats animals - topics that the cast agree "couldn't be more relevant to today".

This was one of the most striking themes of his election campaign - that he had been chosen by God.

He says such themes could be found in unexpected places, including the background of Louis the alligator.