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L. Frank BaumThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz
L. Frank BaumFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1900A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Describe the symbolic significance of the Scarecrow, the Woodman, the Lion, and the Wizard of Oz in terms of Baum’s view of American politics in the late 19th century.
Contrast the depiction of Kansas to the depiction of the Land of Oz. What important ideas or themes are conveyed through these two settings?
What is the symbolism of the green-tinted spectacles worn in the Emerald City?
How did Baum’s time in South Dakota shape his story?
How do Dorothy and her friends epitomize the idea that love and loyalty are more powerful than cruelty and greed?
What do Oz’s gifts to the Scarecrow, the Woodman, and the Lion illustrate about the importance of self-belief and confidence?
According to the story, what characterizes a person’s home?
What evidence in the beginning of the story suggests that the Scarecrow is intelligent, the Woodman is kind, and the Lion is courageous?
Contrast Dorothy with the Wicked Witch of the West. Was Dorothy’s victory over this character inevitable?
How does Baum’s story suggest that the forces of good will always triumph over the forces of evil? Do you agree with this idea?
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