The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Awes Dozens of advancements in movie producing technology occurred between the late 1920’s and the early 1960’s, this time period is often referred to as the Golden Age of Hollywood due to its unique style (Goldberg, “Classical Hollywood Cinema”). Many of America’s most revolutionary and memorable movies have unique qualities that set them apart from others due to the developing technology that was created in this forty year period. The Wizard of Oz, a movie about a girl’s trip to…

In Frank Baum’s book, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, he presents the themes of colors to represent different roles within the novel. Within the last few chapters, colors have been prevalent in reading. The role of color is an important aspect in literature as it improves the reader’s understanding of the setting and theme. Authors often also use colors to symbolize a deeper meaning that can pull the reader into the story. Without the use of colors as symbolism, the readers can sometimes miss…

place like home.” For my remix analysis I am focusing on the phenomenon that is the Wizard of Oz and how it became the starting point for so many different remixes that are very well know today. First off, the 1939 movie that was directed by a few different directors but in the end was finished being directed by Victor Fleming. This movie, being one of the first movies to use color, brought L. Frank Baum’s vision of Oz to life. Secondly, Wicked, the musical with music by Stephen Schwartz. Wicked…

Even though The Wizard of Oz made its debut in 1939, critics today almost unanimously agree that it deserves its title of being one of the most influential films ever released. Audiences spanning across generations have celebrated its success for nearly eighty years, and Dorothy’s story continues to teach children valuable lessons regarding family and loyalty. Despite this long-lasting impact, The Wizard of Oz did not immediately gain fame upon release; in fact, only when it made its first…

The Wizard of Oz, also has a deeper meaning. L. Frank Baum's, The Wizard of Oz, is very different from the way Disney portrays it. There have been many different versions of the famous writer's work, L. Frank Baum. He is perhaps remembered even more for the depth and quality of their social and political interpretations than he is for the overall quality of his writing. The Disney version of this piece of literature is different, it's not as violent as L. Frank Baum story. The Wizard of Oz…

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American children’s novel written by L. Frank Baum. Its smoothing story line is filled with beloved characters that are still talked about today in many literature classes. L. Frank Baum was born in New York in 1856, when children’s books were merely stories about basic themes and silly characters. Baum received most of his early education at tutor sessions in his home. Later in his adolescent years, he was sent to the Peekskill Military Academy, where he…

book by its cover. Although, in the case of Frank Baum 's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, you shouldn 't judge a book by it 's target audience. In the introduction, Baum stated that his book was “...written solely to pleasure children of today”. (Baum 1900) This statement is the core of Quentin Taylor 's argument in his article, Money and Politics in the Land of Oz. In his article Taylor concludes, that when it comes to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, there is more to the story than meets the eye. Many…

The wizard of Oz was the first film to use technicolor in 1939 showing viewers that not everything is always so black and white. Dorothy, the main character wishes to find a place “over the rainbow” or a place she can do no wrong, far from her home in Kansas with her aunt and uncle. She is soon whisked away by a tornado that strikes her home to the wonderful land of Oz. Dorothy 's only hope to get back home is to meet the wizard of Oz. Along the way Dorothy gains many friends and learns that she…

the main themes in The Wizard of Oz is the theme of Self Confidence and Self Sufficiency. This theme is mainly conveyed through the Scarecrow, Tinman and Lions characters. The Scarecrow doesn’t think he has brains because he is made out of straw, the Tinman doesn’t think he has a heart because he is hollow and the Lion believes he doesn’t have any courage. All of these characters are under the impression that only one person can give them what they need which is the wizard. Then there is Dorothy…

munchkins and flying monkeys on her way to the Emerald City. The original novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has been found to relate to the Great Depression and Populist movement that occurred in the United States in the late 19th century and early 20th century. There are many reasons why the modern spin on this classic story is a reflection of this time period and the social movements that occurred. The setting of Oz, and its characters in Dorothy Must Die represents a modern allegory for…