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The farmer's wife is what Aunt Em represents in "The Wizard of Oz."

Specifically, Aunt Em is the wife of Uncle Henry and therefore one of two guardians to the little orphan girl, Dorothy Gale. The original 1900 book edition has her washing dishes when the story begins. In the beloved 1939 film version, she counts chickens with Uncle Henry.

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What was the last sentence in the book The Wizard of Oz?

"And oh, Aunt Em! I'm so glad to be at home again!"


What are the names of the farm hands that work for aunt em and uncle Henry?

The farm hands that worked for Aunt Em, and Uncle Henry were:Hunk, who also was the Scarecrow in the 1939 Wizard of Oz movie, played by Ray Bolger.Zeke, who also was the Cowardly Lion in the movie, played by Bert LahrHickory, who also was the Tin Man, played by Jack Haley.


How many rooms does Uncle Henry's and Aunt Em's farmhouse have in the book 'The Wizard of Oz'?

There is just one (1) room in Uncle Henry's and Aunt Em's farmhouse in the original 1900 book edition of "The Wizard of Oz."Specifically, author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum (May15, 1856 - May 6, 1919) describes the house as small. He explains that lumber is carried by wagon over a very great distance before reaching Uncle Henry's and Aunt Em's land in the midst of the treeless Kansas prairies. Consequently, just enough lumber is ordered to build a house with enough space for a kitchen in one corner and sleeping space for the three inhabitants.


Who were the aunt and the uncle in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

In the original 1900 book edition of 'The Wizard of Oz', the aunt was called Aunt Em. In the beloved 1939 film version, the role was played by Clara Dickey ka Clara Blandick [June 4, 1880-April 15, 1962]. The uncle was called Uncle Henry. The role was played by Charles Ellsworth Grapewin [December 20, 1869-February 2, 1956].


What is the crisis of 'The Wizard of Oz'?

The initial, main crisis in both the book and the 1939 film versions of The Wizard of Oz is the challenge of Dorothy and her pet dog Toto being lost and needing to find their way back home to Uncle Henry and Aunt Em.

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What was the name of Dorothy's aunt in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?

Aunt Em maybe short for Emily.


What was the last sentence in the book The Wizard of Oz?

"And oh, Aunt Em! I'm so glad to be at home again!"


When was Aunt Em from Wizard of Oz born?

No specific year is given, but she is around forty in The Wizard of Oz, and the book was set in the late 1800s, so she was born around 1860.


When was Aunt Em created?

Aunt Em was created in 1900.


Who are the first two characters that you meet in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

In the original 1900 book edition of 'The Wizard of Oz', the first two characters that the reader meets are Dorothy Galeand Uncle Henry. The two are mentioned in the first line of the book. In that same sentence, Aunt Em is mentioned third.In the beloved 1939 film version, the first two characters are Dorothy and Aunt Em. Dorothy interrupts Aunt Em in the middle of farmyard chores. That interaction quickly brings in Uncle Henry too.


How is Uncle Henry's and Aunt Em's farmhouse furnished in the book 'The Wizard of Oz'?

Simply and rustically furnished is a description of how Uncle Henry's and Aunt Em's farmhouse is furnished in the original 1900 book edition of "The Wizard of Oz."Specifically, the farmhouse has just one room. There is just enough space for areas to be set aside for preparing food, eating, and sleeping. In fact, the room includes a rusty cooking stove, a cupboard for dishes, a table, 3-4 chairs, and beds for Dorothy and for Uncle Henry and Aunt Em.


Can you compare Dorothy to Aunt Em in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

Youth versus old age, spontaneity versus reserve, and daydreaming versus practicality are comparisons of Dorothy to Aunt Em in "The Wizard of Oz."Specifically, Dorothy is heading toward her teen years whereas Aunt Em is old and even older than her years what with all the hard work and worry of working and holding onto a farm. Dorothy does not yet have experience in controlling her emotions whereas Aunt Em knows the heartbreak of the harsh life on the Kansas prairies and is used to few words and even fewer emotions. Dorothy therefore can laugh with her cheery pet dog Toto whereas Aunt Em is all about keeping family and farm together. But despite their differences, the two are alike in their courage, loyalty, persistence and straightforwardness, and that most likely is why Dorothy misses Aunt Em so much during the visit to the colorful, magical lands of Oz.


In the cartoon special 'Return to Oz' who did the voice of Aunt Em?

Margaret Hamilton [December 9, 1902-May 16, 1985] did the voice of Aunt Em in the cartoon special 'Return to Oz'. Hamilton had played the Wicked Witch of the West in the beloved 1939 film version of 'The Wizard of Oz'. In the 1985 film version of 'Return to Oz', the role of Aunt Em was played by Rosetta Jacbos ka Piper Laurie [b. January 22, 1932].


Who starred in the silent movie the Wizard of Oz?

"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" (1910). Stars Bebe Daniels as 'Dorothy', Hobart Bosworth as 'Wizard of Oz and King', Eugenie Besserer as 'Aunt Em', Robert Z. Leonard as 'Scarecrow', Olive Cox as 'Glinda the Good', Winifred Greenwood as 'Momba'.


What is the first line in L Frank Baum's book The Wizard of Oz?

Dorothy lived in the midst of the great Kansas prairies, with Uncle Henry, who was a farmer, and Aunt Em, who was the farmer's wife.


What are the names of the farm hands that work for aunt em and uncle Henry?

The farm hands that worked for Aunt Em, and Uncle Henry were:Hunk, who also was the Scarecrow in the 1939 Wizard of Oz movie, played by Ray Bolger.Zeke, who also was the Cowardly Lion in the movie, played by Bert LahrHickory, who also was the Tin Man, played by Jack Haley.


How many rooms does Uncle Henry's and Aunt Em's farmhouse have in the book 'The Wizard of Oz'?

There is just one (1) room in Uncle Henry's and Aunt Em's farmhouse in the original 1900 book edition of "The Wizard of Oz."Specifically, author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum (May15, 1856 - May 6, 1919) describes the house as small. He explains that lumber is carried by wagon over a very great distance before reaching Uncle Henry's and Aunt Em's land in the midst of the treeless Kansas prairies. Consequently, just enough lumber is ordered to build a house with enough space for a kitchen in one corner and sleeping space for the three inhabitants.