Almost nothing in this world is created. Most literary works are adaptations of existing ideas or issues. In other words, the main point, or points, behind the story can be found in the real world in some shape or form. However, the way in which they are expressed is when imagination, “the gothic”, and “the ‘Carnivalesque’” play a role and new ways in which the message is told is established. Victor Fleming’s Wizard of Oz is no exception, and his movie represents the American ideal of “America knows what’s best,” and the natural human need to be recognized, the latter being a topic we discussed in class.
Since America has come into existence the American people have had this impression of the American lifestyle being the ideal way to live.
Since America has come into existence the American people have had this impression of the American lifestyle being the ideal way to live.