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Drab appears to be the way in which Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919) thinks of the prairie and of prairie life in "The Wizard of Oz."

Specifically, the author describes the built and natural environments as worn away by the harsh elements and bleached of color and joy by the strong sunlight. The characters of Uncle Henry, Aunt Em, and Dorothy Gale are presented as being practical and persevering, and as having common sense. Baum goes on to give to Dorothy and her pet dog Toto the additional, unique qualities of joy, happiness, and the ability to laugh. Such merriment is unusual in the demanding prairie environment that demands every ounce of energy and motivation to succeed let alone survive.

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