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For the last one hundred years, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum, and its 1939 motion picture counterpart, The Wizard of Oz, directed by Victor Fleming, Mervyn LeRoy, and George Cukor, have had tremendous effects on the culture of the United States of America. Fulfilling dreams as a child and, on a grander scale, promoting Populism, are some of the most noted influential concepts put forth by both adaptions. Whether it was the adventurous story of how a young girl returned to her…

Over the Rainbow The Wizard of Oz is one of the most pivotal movies of its time. Directed by Victor Fleming, almost 80 years ago in 1939, he created one of the most classic movies of all time. The movie was inspired by the novel written by L. Frank Baum over 100 years ago in 1900. Judy Garland perfected the role of Dorothy Gale who so selfishly seeking to escape from her own family and their Kansas farm. Dorothy soon finds herself in a juxtaposed universe after a tornado ravages through the…

Churchill. The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, is not just a typical children’s story. It describes the wonders of the real world and the difficulties of a nation through the centuries. Most importantly, it shows the reality of human emotions and internal struggles when it comes to crisis. Characters in the story show their willingness to overcome their struggles, but don’t have confidence to believe in themselves. The Industrial Revolution is just like The Wizard of Oz because it shows the…

One of the main themes in The Wizard of Oz is the theme of Self Confidence and Self Sufficiency. This theme is mainly conveyed through the Scarecrow, Tinman and Lions characters. The Scarecrow doesn’t think he has brains because he is made out of straw, the Tinman doesn’t think he has a heart because he is hollow and the Lion believes he doesn’t have any courage. All of these characters are under the impression that only one person can give them what they need which is the wizard. Then there is…

The 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum, is a classical movie that to many, never gets old. After a massive cyclone in Kansas, Dorothy and her dog (Toto) are swept up and placed in the magical Land of Oz. Wishing to go back home to Kansas, Dorothy journeys on towards Emerald City to meet the Wizard of Oz. The Wizard is said to be magical and will have the ability to send her and her dog back home. On this journey Dorothy meets a Scarecrow, Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion who all wish to…

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book has countless differences compared to the movie. To name all of them would take hours. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a children’s novel written by L. Frank Baum with illustrations by W.W. Denslow. The book, released in May of 1900, has been reprinted numerous times but often under the name The Wizard of Oz, which is the name of the 1902 Broadway musical and the popular 1939 film adaptation. Some people prefer the book, while others would rather see the movie; it…

The Wizard Of Oz Minnie Hsu Dr. Friedman Us. History October. 7. 2014 “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, one of the world’s best-loved fairy tales written by L. Frank Baum in 19th century. L. Frank Baum was born 1856. This fairy tale is not just a simple adventure story. This story also reflects the economic and political situation in the 19th century. During that time period, it looks good on the outside. However, there were weak presidencies in the inside. From…

The quest in L. Frank Baum 's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is designed show that a girl can be a leader, remain independent, and be assertive for values and goals. Baum 's heroine, Dorothy, accepts the challenge of the quest before her and collects companions in order to secure her safety and success in her goals. Throughout her journey through Oz, Dorothy proves to be just as capable as her male counterparts and better than them by possessing traits they do not. Dorothy rejects the character…

Imagine you are dropped in a new land, unknown to you. You meet witches and a talking scarecrow, lion and tinman. That is what happened to humble Dorothy Gale from Kansas in The Wizard Of Oz by L. Frank Baum. In order to get home Dorothy needs to go on an adventure to emerald city. She is faced with hard challenges but proceeds to conquer those challenges. However, Dorothy was scared initially, she learns to face her fears throughout the story. Therefore, she is becoming more independent, she…

Even though The Wizard of Oz made its debut in 1939, critics today almost unanimously agree that it deserves its title of being one of the most influential films ever released. Audiences spanning across generations have celebrated its success for nearly eighty years, and Dorothy’s story continues to teach children valuable lessons regarding family and loyalty. Despite this long-lasting impact, The Wizard of Oz did not immediately gain fame upon release; in fact, only when it made its first…