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In the movie The Wizard of Oz, the Tin Man is a dynamic character, and goes through changes as the book progresses. First when the Tin Man is introduced, he acts as though he is worthless. For example, in the movie he claims, “My - my neck. My - my neck. Perfect? Oh - bang on my chest if you think I'm perfect. Go ahead - bang on it!” When the Tin Man says this, he implies that he does not think highly of himself. He acts as though he is not competent, because the tinsmith neglected to give him a

Bibliography 1. Roy, Gabrielle. The Tin Flute. Translated by Alan Brown. Toronto: McCelland & Stewart Inc., 1989 2. Srigley, Katrina. Breadwinning Daughters: young working women in a depression-era city. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2010, YorkLibrary e-book.

characters slowly gain what they originally set out to acquire throughout their journey, rather than at their destination. Although the journey seems as easy as following the yellow brick road, there are many obstacles the characters; the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion, must face throughout this novel. Through stages along their journey, the characters are all thrown into pivotal positions that they do not realize the importance of. In turn, this results in a drastic development of their

Celtic Irish Music Name Institutional Affiliation Celtic music is a broad group of music genres that have emerged from the native folk music traditions of people of Western Europe, such as the Irish. Throughout history, Ireland has been associated with music. Irish music history dates back over 2000 years when the Celts arrived in Ireland. Irish clerics are known for writing some of the earliest folk songs. One of the twelve disciples of Ireland, St Columcille (521-5797 AD), described

The Wizard of Oz (1939) Known for the infamous ruby red slippers, The Wizard of Oz premiered in theaters in 1939 by Metro- Goldwyn- Mayer Studios. The film came into production after director, Victor Fleming, bought the rights of the novel and adapted the novel into a film. This classic children’s story encaptures Dorothy Gale’s (Judy Garland) long, adventurous journey down the yellow brick road in the land of Oz. As we follow Dorothy’s venture home, Fleming holds the audience's attention throughout

For many generations, adults and children alike have relished L. Frank Baum’s cleverly written bedtime story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. On the surface, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz seems like an innocent fairy-tale that was written “solely to pleasure children today” ; however a deeper look into the main characters and symbolism inherent in the story, suggest an outlook into the Gilded Age. Many historians, beginning with Henry Littlefield, have interpreted The Wizard of Oz as being an allegory to

Measuring Chirality in Ibuprofen Using a Homemade Polarimeter Sydney Guerin December 9, 2016 May River High School  Abstract For this project, I will be conducting multiple experiments regarding the chirality of different forms of ibuprofen. The question I’m trying to solve is whether or not common brands of ibuprofen have the same formulation. In order to perform this exercise, I will need to create a homemade polarimeter in order to measure the angle at which the brands of ibuprofen will reflect

Frank Baum’s, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the quest of the minor characters, the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, contribute to their individual discoveries of inner strength. The self-acclaimed unintelligent Scarecrow demonstrates his smarts and resourcefulness multiple times during the voyage to the Land of Oz but does not acknowledge his full capability until the end of the trip. Similarly, the Tin Woodman, despite the lack of a physical heart, does not realize his compassionate acts throughout

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, shows a new generation that anyone can be a hero. Most heroic stories before this time showcased men as the hero but The Wonderful Wizard of Oz gives a new perspective of what a hero can be. Through the feministic values in this story and the classic heroic characteristics, Dorothy shows how a woman can be heroic. She shows her heroic characteristics by her kind heart, outspoken voice, and her unwavering and courageous strength. Most heroic stories

The Magical Land of Kansas “Toto, I think we are not in Kansas anymore,” said Dorothy from the Wizard of OZ. And the Kansas she lived in is not only a wonderful setting for a fictional tale, it is also a remarkable place to visit and tour with your family or friends. So, how can you make the most out of your visit to Kansas? Here, we will list some of the places you absolutely need to visit to enjoy: 1. Kansas State Capital Built on the French Renaissance Model, the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka