The Marvelous Land of Oz

What will happen if Penelope gets caught in Simon’s room? She will get suspended. Why is Agatha tired? Because she didn’t sleep that night. Why is Agatha so worried about Baz? Because she has feelings for him. What is the Mage doing? He’s been raiding magician’s houses, looking for dark magic. What is the reason that is keeping Agatha from running away with Baz? Her parents would disown her. What’s the worst thing you can do to a magician? Steal his voice. (Related to question 6) Why is…

Have you ever wondered why does it have to be that way that way? In the book Lions of Little Rock that is what Marlee is wondering why does it have to be this way she thinks this because in this story Marlee gets seperated from her friend Liz. This was not just Marlee’s friend it was her best friend, but they were separated from each other and they were told not to see each other. Marlee does not want that. So In the book Marlee did not really have anyone to hang out with but then a new girl…

For reasons that defy logic, movie studios continuously attempt to build around the foundation of film classics. Take The Wizard of Oz for example – which in the last 3 years alone has garnered a prequel (Oz the Great and Powerful) and a sequel (Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return). And as you might expect, neither of those productions was able to fully harness the admiration and energy established by the 1939 classic. Sure, there’s plenty of other examples to use, as well – like virtually any…

When one mentions The Wizard of Oz, it is most likely followed by the repetition of the phrase “there’s no place like home.” Nevertheless, the classic that is The Wizard of Oz is a story that holds dear and true to the young and the old. Because of this deep fascination viewers have with the movie, it sparks wonder and imagination in many people that desire to explore the unknown. The movie features numerous roads, which add to the complete significance of the movie. It may be the presence of…

“Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my!” (The Wizard of Oz). The Wizard of Oz was one of the many great things to come out of the 1930s. Even through the great depression, humanity still evolved and brought new cultures and inventions throughout the 1930s. Although hard times plagued the people, that didn’t stop them from living their lives. The new inventions and rich culture defined this era. The sources of entertainment, fashion, and inventions kept people going in the rough times of the…

The Battle for Power within the Wizard of Oz In Stephen Greenblatt’s book, Renaissance Self-Fashioning from More to Shakespeare, Greenblatt takes different pieces of Renaissance literature and gives a New Historicist approach to them. Within chapter six, Greenblatt brings up the famous play Othello by William Shakespeare. This section is where Greenblatt brings up his theory of having power v. occupying power. In his theory he states that Iago, the antagonist, is the one that truly has the…

When I watched Tough Guise I was quickly reminded of the impact media and culture has on the society. Watching the introduction of the video shocked me, exposing an ugly truth about masculinity in such an historic movie, The Wizard of Oz. This introduction showcased how movies reflect cultural views on society. Jackson Katz is knowledgeable about the history of masculinity, and he showcases his knowledge a versatile manner. The main point of this video Tough Guise is to educate viewers on the…

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…

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer produced the American musical fantasy film, The Wizard of Oz in 1939. Victor Fleming directed The Wizard of Oz, and was the first to direct a film with Technicolor using a 3-strip color process. All movies at this time were filmed in black and white, so The Wizard of Oz was a sure crowd pleaser because of its color experience. It was said that the commercial for The Wizard of Oz was shown in black in white, so that moviegoers could experience the first ever color movie with a…

Baum wrote The Wizard of Oz. L Frank Baum thought differently of these stories and wanted The Wizard of Oz to be a modernized fairytale. The term modernized, in the context of Baum, pertains to the 20th century, the era in which the books were written. It is important to understand Baum’s book was primarily made for the children audience of that era. Therefore when looking through the story through…