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If you are writing a paper on this episode, consider these key thematic pillars: 1. The Nature of Envy

: Contrast Regina’s "privileged" upbringing (as seen by Zelena ) with Zelena’s abandonment. 2. Family and Abandonment Episode Discussion: S03E16 "It's Not Easy Being Green" Once_upon_a_time_3x16

: Magic physically manifests Zelena's internal jealousy as green skin. If you are writing a paper on this

: Zelena was abandoned by Cora and sent to Oz via cyclone, where she was raised by a woodcutter and his wife. Once_upon_a_time_3x16

: In Storybrooke, Zelena challenges Regina to a magical showdown at sundown.

: After learning of Regina's existence and Rumplestiltskin’s tutelage, Zelena’s envy causes her skin to turn green.