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Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz series is best known for the title The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. L Frank Baum was the author of the original fourteen Oz books. The books have been rewritten into multiple screenplays. The first movie came out in 1939.
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Why does the Scarecrow represent the farmers in 'The Wizard of Oz'?
That he is vulnerable to weather and wildlife, out in the middle of nowhere and more confident of manual than mental workare the reasons why the Scarecrow may represent the farmers in "The Wizard of Oz."
Specifically, this answer is in line with a populist interpretation offered after the death of author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919). The Scarecrow is attached to a pole far from any city life and victimized by weather and wildlife. Farmers likewise have limited mobility what with working the land and fighting off inclement weather and foraging wildlife.
What did The Wizard of Oz give Dorothy?
In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy Gale gives the Golden Cap to Glinda the Good Witch of the South, and the means of transportation to their new kingdoms to the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion. For the wearer of the Cap may have three wishes carried out by the Winged Monkeys. Dorothy lets Glinda use the wishes to the benefit of her three friends, even though she and her pet dog Toto need to get back home to Kansas. Having used up the wishes, Glinda then turns the Cap over to the Monkeys. Thereby, she and Glinda get the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion safely to their respective kingdoms of Winkieland, the Emerald City, and the Grand Old Forest. And thereby, they also give the Monkeys freedom from ever having to fetch for anyone ever again.
In what order do the characters in 'The Wizard of Oz' appear?
There are fifteen books in the royal histories of Oz series, of which "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is the first. Below is the complete list of Baum titles, along with their original publication dates:
1. "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," 1900;
2. "The Marvelous Land of Oz," 1904;
3. "Ozma of Oz," 1907;
4. "Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz," 1908;
5. "The Road to Oz," 1909;
6. "The Emerald City of Oz," 1910;
7. "The Patchwork Girl of Oz," 1913;
8. "Tik-Tok of Oz," 1915;
9. "The Scarecrow of Oz." 1915;
10. "Rinkitink in Oz," 1916;
11. "The Patchwork Girl of Oz," 1913;
12. "The Lost Princess of Oz," 1917;
13. "The Tin Woodman of Oz," 1918;
14. "The Magic of Oz," posthumous publication, 1919;
15. "Glinda of Oz," posthumous publication, 1920.
The following book either partially or completely transitions the Oz series from Baum hands into those of his successor, Ruth Plumly Thompson (July 27, 1891 - April 6, 1976):
16. "The Royal Book of Oz," posthumous publication 1921.
Additionally, two other Baum books from the author's works treat Oz themes:
17. "Queer Visitors from the Marvelous Land of Oz," 1905;
18. "Little Wizard Stories of Oz," 1913.
What is 'O.Z.' in 'The Wizard of Oz' named after?
According to 'The Wizard of Oz' creator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919], he thought of the name 'O.Z.' when he looked at his filing cabinet drawers marked 'A-G', 'H-N', and 'O-Z'.
Who were Dorothy's friends in 'The Wizard of Oz'?
The main friends that Dorothy Gale found in The Wizard of Oz were the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion. But Dorothy was also befriended by the Good Witch of the North, who advised her to take the Slippers of the Wicked Witch of the East, and to seek the help of the Wizard of Oz. Boq the Munchkin, and the familynear the Emerald City, each offered the hospitality of a night's lodging and food. The Queen of the Field Mice helped Dorothy and her three friends rescue the Cowardly Lion from the deadly poppy fields. The Stork helped the four friends rescue the Scarecrow from where he was stranded in the middle of a deep, wide stream. The Wizard of Oz helped boost the self-confidence of the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion by purporting to give to them what each one already had. And, albeit unsuccessfully, he tried to help Dorothy and Toto get back home. The Winged Monkeys helped the five friends with needed transportation. And Glinda the Good Witch of the South saw to it that the three friends were transported safely to their respective kingdoms, and that Dorothy and Toto got back home.
What is the color for everything for the emerald city for The Wizard Of Oz?
The Emerald City symbolied a fraudulent world.......since it was not really green in truth. The spectacles that everyone was required to wear only made it LOOk green. It was a make believe thing that pretended to have value.
It also symbolized money (green paper), since it wasn' as valuable as everyone had thought.
In what year was color added to 'The Wizard of Oz'?
Color never was added subsequently to "The Wizard of Oz."
Specifically, the movie was filmed from late 1938 through early 1939. The beginning and ending sequences deliberately were filmed in sepia to give an austere, hard-working, practical look to Kansas. The black-and-white type effects were intended to contrast sharply with the beautiful, lush, vibrant scenery of the magical lands of Oz.
What city did Dorothy live in In Kansas?
Author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919] gives no information other than to say that Dorothy lives in the middle of the great plains in the state of Kansas.
Who was first cast to play in The Wizard of Oz?
Judy Garland. The star of the beloved 1939 film version of 'The Wizard of Oz' was Frances Ethel Gumm ka Judy Garland[June 10, 1922-June 22, 1969]. Garland played the main character, Dorothy Gale. The 16-year-old child star brought a host of acting, dancing and singing talents to the role.
Where does the Wicked Witch live in 'The Wizard of Oz'?
Yes. Not too far from the beginning is the death of the Wicked Witch of the East by Dorothy's house landing on her. More towards the halfway point is the Shakespearean climax of the Wicked Witch of the West dying from Dorothy throwing a bucket of water on her.
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What farm hand became the Scarecrow in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
In the book he is never given a name, however he was played by Ray Bolger in the movie who in the movie he also plays a farmworker named Hunk.In the book and musical 'Wicked' the character Fiyero is turned into the scarecrow.
What is Dorothy's middle name in 'The Wizard of Oz'?
Any middle name for Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" by Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919) is unknown.
Specifically, Dorothy Gale never shares a middle name in any of her adventures in the beautiful, enchanted, magical land of Oz. Neither does anyone else. Throughout the 40 canonical books of the royal histories of Oz, no one in fact calls, or refers to, Dorothy by anything other than "Dorothy" or "Dorothy Gale." That includes the two individuals who always have been in her life: Uncle Henry and Aunt Em.
At the time that the books were written, there was a trend in which people were called by their middle name. One example is author and Oz series originator L. Frank Baum. The style worked for Baum, who made no secret of his loathing for his real first name. So it is possible that either Dorothy has no middle name or that Dorothy is her middle name. Unless we uncover some written clarification among the surviving writings of the Oz book series author, we never will know which is the case.
What are facts about flying monkeys?
Flying monkeys exist in fantasy. Frank Baum, the author of "The Wizard of Oz," explained that he was writing fantasy. Flying monkeys only exist in imagination. But in the Wizard of Oz flying monkeys existed in the creepy forest hollow and the wicked witch of the west's castle.
What did they use for the make up for the cowardly lion in the wizard of oz?
They used prostetics and feather's and hair for the cowardly lion's make up and costume! :)
Who are the witches in oz the great and powerful?
Billie Burke and Margaret Hamilton played the witches in "The Wizard of Oz."
Specifically, Billie Burke (August 7, 1884 - May 14, 1970) played Glinda the Good Witch. Margaret Hamilton (December 9, 1902 - May 16, 1985) played the Wicked Witch of the West. No one played the Wicked Witch of the East, of whom only the feet were shown sticking out from under Dorothy Gale's house.
What is Dorothy's ethnicity in the Wizard of Oz?
It is unknown as to the origins of the character of Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz."
Specifically, the consensus tends to be that the character is modeled on Dorothy Louise Gage (June 11, 1898 - November 11, 1898). The little girl was the niece of Maud Gage Baum (March 27, 1861 - March 6, 1953). She therefore was the niece by marriage of author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919). The Gage and Baum families were grieved by the tragic end to the beautiful infant's brave struggle to survive.
Was there a movie made about the man who wrote the wizard of oz?
"The Dreamer of Oz" (1990). Made for television. Stars John Ritter, Annette O'Toole, Rue McClanahan, Charles Haid.
How do you do The Wizard of Oz skip?
idk how to explain it but basically you put one foot forward in a stride and your other foot should come forward and tap the heel of the first foot. then you shift your weight and do the same thing with the other foot. so it's like a gallop but you tap your heel with the front of your other foot every time :)
What were the three items that the Scarecrow and the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion were looking for?
In the original book by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919], the Wizard of Oz gave the Cowardly Lion the contents of a square green bottle. He removed the Scarecrow's head and stuffed it with bran, needles, and pins. When he put the head back on the Scarecrow, he described his prior activities as having gotten together a "bran-new" brain. And he gave the Tin Woodman a heart made of silk and stuffed with sawdust. In the posthumous 1939 film version, the Wizard of Oz gave the Lion a medal upon which was written the word Courage. He gave the Scarecrow a piece of paper, which was described as an honorary Th.D., or Doctorate of Thinkology. And he gave the Tin Woodman a testimonial, which looked and ticked like a clock.
