Is it The Wizard of Oz or Wizard of Oz?

Answer 1

Not really. For the Wizard doesn't give a good first impression. But then he doesn't meet readers at a happy point in his life. He comes to Oz by accident, as a young man, and grows old governing a country that he hadn't known existed. So his behavior is fear-based. Like Dorothy, he fears that he won't see his home ever again. The Wizard comes off as a loud, humbug who's used to playing his cards close to his chest. We find out that he started out as a ventriloquist, but switched to magic acts. Unfortunately, he isn't good at what he wants to be in life: a magician. So he also fears that he'll be found out for the imposter that he really is. The ever wary Wizard governs the land of Oz as Supreme Ruler. There's no indication of legislative bodies, political activities, or political parties. Whether or not this is what he likes in government, he doesn't have much choice. For the people of Oz are used to benevolent despotism from their hereditary monarchs, and are happy with his absolute rule. And all this is taking place during stressful times. For what we don't know in this first book is the good luck for the people of Oz that the Wizard's balloon blows off course. In the later Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, we learn the gory details. The hereditary monarch Oz had been kidnapped by Mombi, the wicked predecessor of the Good Witch of the North. His son Oz was allowed to be a puppet ruler. And his granddaughter Ozma is under a spell. Male hereditary monarchs are ka Oz, females Ozma. So the people rejoice when they see the Wizard and his balloon with the initials O.Z. Once he learns of the Wicked Witches' evil ways, he sides with the people. But, once again, he fears that his lack of magical skills will be found out by the Witches, and that the consequences will be devastating for him and the people of Oz. And he does a good job of bluffing. For the people love him, and the Witches don't know his utter weakness. So he appeals to readers by his commitmentto a job that he hadn't wanted, and to a people that he hadn't counted on growing old with. So like the Cowardly Lion, the Wizard gives us hints of a more likeable, relaxed personality underneath all the fears. For he ends up letting the five travellers know about his limitations, and his poignant awareness of his shortcomings, in his beloved field of magic. So like the Cowardly Lion, he appeals to readers by his honesty.

Answer 2

The Wizard doesn't give a good first impression. But then he doesn't meet readers at a happy point in his life. He comes to Oz by accident, as a young man, and grows old governing a country that he hadn't known existed. So his behavior is fear-based.Like Dorothy, he fears that he won't see his home ever again. The Wizard comes off as a loud, humbug who's used to playing his cards close to his chest. We find out that he started out as a ventriloquist, but switched to hot air ballooning and then magic acts. Unfortunately, he isn't good at what he wants to be in life: a magician. So he also fears that he'll be found out for the imposter that he really is. The ever wary Wizard governs the land of Oz as Supreme Ruler. There's no indication of legislative bodies, political activities, or political parties. Whether or not this is what he likes in government, he doesn't have much choice. For the people of Oz are used to benevolent despotism from their hereditary monarchs, and are happy with his absolute rule. And all this is taking place during stressful times. For what we don't know in this first book is the good luck for the people of Oz that the Wizard's balloon blows off course. In the later Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, we learn the gory details. The hereditary monarch Oz had been kidnapped by Mombi, the wicked predecessor of the Good Witch of the North. His son Oz was allowed to be a puppet ruler. And his granddaughter Ozma is under a spell. Male hereditary monarchs are ka Oz, females Ozma. So the people rejoice when they see the Wizard and his balloon with the initials O.Z. Once he learns of the Wicked Witches' evil ways, he sides with the people. But, once again, he fears that his lack of magical skills will be found out by the Witches, and that the consequences will be devastating for him and the people of Oz. And he does a good job of bluffing. For the people love him, and the Witches don't know his utter weakness. So he appeals to readers by his commitmentto a job that he hadn't wanted, and to a people that he hadn't counted on growing old with. So like the Cowardly Lion, the Wizard gives us hints of a more likeable, relaxed personality underneath all the fears. For he ends up letting the five travellers know about his limitations, and his poignant awareness of his shortcomings, in his beloved field of magic. So like the Cowardly Lion, he appeals to readers by his honesty.

Answer 3

Both titles are correct. The original book and play title- the epic was presented as a musical play- rather a competitor to (Babes in Toyland) by various production companies from about l902 on) was Wonderful Wizard of Oz. the adjective was dropped, pretty much on grounds of excessive marquee lettering, in the movie versions.

Answer 4

My favorite character in the original, 1900 edition of the story is the brave, pretty Queen of the Field Mice. For she's hands-on friendly and gracious enough to extend a personal thanks to the Tin Woodman for saving her life. And she's openminded and smart enough to trust the differing opinions of newly found friends. For example, she worries over the safety of her subjects based on past experiences with dogs and lions. But she knows enough to recognize that Dorothy's pet dog Toto is an exception, and that a sleeping Lion in need of help poses no danger. My favorite character in the 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz is Glinda the Good Witch. For Glinda is a powerful sorceress who hasn't given in to the dark side of her witchly powers. And she has the generousity, and the self-confidence, to help others and to take the mysteries out of the help when need be. For example, she doesn't just tell Dorothy Gale that the way home is through the secret power of the Slippers of the Wicked Witch of the East. She explains that Dorothy always has had the power on her own person. And that's quite a take-away, because the application is not underestimating one's own abilities, persuasive powers, and resources.

Answer 5

Yes. The definition of a classic tends to refer to a great work from ancient Greek or Roman literature. It also tends to include works that are from less ancient times, but that are widely recognized, over time and space, as having permanent greatness. The Wizard of Oz fits into the latter definition. For it was written just over 100 years ago, and first was published in 1900. The copyright expired in 1956, and the work went into the public domain. By that year, five million copies of the book had been sold. With the copyrights off, and public domain status on, sales of the book aren't so easy to track. But there's every indication that the appeal, the appreciation, the influence, the interest, and the sales continue unabated. Among other honors, the book is a respected part of university study.

Answer 6

The 1939 musical Wizard of Oz was based on the 1900 book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Answer 7

Turner Classic Movies airs it at least once per year. You can search the schedule on their website.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

yes probably