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Dorothy’s slippers represented the coinage of silver. The slippers were red instead of silver

The Winter is the opposite of summer, during the winter not only does the winter change but the town's appearance. The houses that once looked artificial were exposed and looked abandoned. “Winter comes down savagely over a little town on the prairie...The roofs, that looked so far away across the green treetops...they are so much more uglier then when their angles were softened by vines and

How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines by Thomas C. Foster is a book that explains there is more to literature than just a few words on a paper or a few pages in a book. Thomas Foster’s book portrays a relatable message to a wide based audience. This book is relatable for two reasons, the way it is written and the examples it uses. The book is written in a conversational manner, as if the reader was in a group discussion about books and writing. As for the examples, they are informative, descriptive, relative, and entertaining.

"The Wizard of Oz" is a story highlighting the struggle that accompanies the quest for healing countless individuals hope to undergo in their lifetime. Many can relate the journey protagonist Dorothy Gale takes to better herself and find answers in life which are represented as the she travels "off to see the wizard" to find her healing. When analyzing “The Wizard of Oz”, film adaption by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), the process of individuation and achievement of self are responsible as the character Dorothy Gale challenges various archetypes as well as the stereotypical journey towards “oneness”. This non-typical journey towards self can be analyzed from a Jungian lens when observing the way Dorothy challenges stereotypes as well as by looking

Frank Baums, The Wizard of Oz is arguably one of the most popular films made. Even though it was released in 1939, nearly three-quarters of a century ago, the film continues to entertain audiences and speak to them in a personal way. The question that comes to the mind when analyzing this film is: What is it about this film that gives it such timelessness? When reflecting on the film’s timeless qualities, it seems clear the plot is one of the things that enable it to maintain its relevance. Primarily, the plot of The Wizard of Oz is timeless because it is such an excellent example of the heroic journey, both in literally and cinematically. This journey of self-awareness is a metaphor for growth, which is something we all search to discover

The book Wicked written by Gregory Maguire is much like the classic story The Wizard of Oz. Instead of seeing the story through Dorothy’s perspective, it is seen through Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West’s eyes. When reading a narrative, it is important to understand many of the symbols to get a better understanding of the characters and theme. Wicked follows Elphaba’s life while she undergoes prejudices of others along with dilemmas with being different. As Maguire builds the storyline he utilizes symbols to convey a more in depth perspective of the novel.

Influence is the capacity or power of persons to produce an effect on the actions of others. Victor Flemming, the director of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, depicts a message that revolves around the reversal of power and gender roles. Moreover, Dorothy is a child in her physical presence but lives the role of a hero as she leads the scarecrow, lion, and tin man to the Wizard himself. Through the archetypes such as the hero being a women, Cultural values, and the stages of the journey, Flemming raises the argument that in this case those who don 't have much influence in society are very influential in the Emerald City.

She then gave Dorothy what she had been looking for throughout the entire novel, a way home, something the Wizard failed to give her. ““Your Silver Shoes will carry you over the desert”” (Baum 133). Dorothy had the answer to her question the entire time, but she was meant to help all the other characters along the way, really making her the heroine of the story.

The Wizard of Oz uses film form by using similarity and repetition. With Dorothy being the main character, she is always reappearing in the film. As well as all of the characters, The Tin Man, The Lion, and The Scarecrow, have similarities to Dorothy. Each of them need something, Dorothy needs to go back home, The Tin Man needs a brain, The Scarecrow needs a heart, and The Lion needs courage. The film also progresses from the beginning to the end, as well as the characters. Dorothy starts at one spot, follows the yellow brick road and eventually makes it to her destination to see The Wizard of Oz, gets what

In the 1900 novel and 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, the setting of Munchkin land and the film’s setting of “Munchkin City in the county of the land of Oz” depict two very different lifestyles. The social interactions and central motivations within the film and novel differ in their reactions towards Dorothy, their response to the witch’s death as well as their interactions with each other.

Weather is described quite a bit in the novel, it sticks out because there isn’t many other descriptions. Weather can set a tone and attitude of a piece. Weather can be either a positive or negative thing. Snow is one type of specific weather used to enhance Steinbeck’s purpose. Snow represents oppression and loneliness in the book.

The Wizard of Oz: A Timeless Allegory The Wizard of Oz has stood the test of time as a canonized work of American fiction. Originally released as a children’s novel in 1900 titled The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, it has since been adapted into countless film incarnations, the most famous of these being the 1939 film starring Judy Garland, and has spawned several musicals and plays. One question that many scholars ask when discussing The Wizard of Oz is how it remains such a prominent piece of American literature over a century after the story first debuted. The answer to this question seems simple after exploring the themes that are displayed throughout the novel and the film: The Wizard of Oz continues to endure the test of time by offering a timeless allegory for nearly everything.

As she examines her new surroundings, she notices the tremendous beauty around her. She appreciates “banks of gorgeous flowers [that] were on every hand, and birds rare with beautiful plumage in the trees and bushes” ( Baum 21). This new setting is exciting for Dorothy because she has lived her whole life on the great prairies (Baum 22). The little people otherwise known as Munchkins could represent the colors of the American flag. The one munchkin had sprinkles of little stars on her dress (Baum 22).

Cashdan claims that The Wizard of Oz tends to "focus on shortcomings in the self as opposed excesses (218)." The themes in each fairy tale focus on different subjects. For instance, the theme in Snow White is vanity, and how looks won 't get you anywhere. In other traditional fairy tales like Cinderella, they teach that "intelligence, hard work and courage count for little unless one has acquaintances in high places (Cashdan, 9)." The Wizard of Oz focuses on more inner conflicts than other stories such as Snow White and Cinderella. The story is about Dorothy 's journey to make herself a happier person and find a happier life. "Helping her companions fulfil their destinies helps her fulfil her own (218)."

In How to Read Literature Like a Professor, Thomas C. Foster teaches readers about the most commonly used symbols and their meanings and the similarities between stories.