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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum

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  • Summary
  • Background
    • Chapter Summaries & Analyses
  • Chapters 1-8
  • Chapters 9-16
  • Chapters 17-24
  • Character Analysis
  • Themes
  • Symbols & Motifs
  • Important Quotes
  • Essay Topics
  • Introduction
    • Before Reading
  • Reading Context
    • During Reading
  • Reading Questions & Paired Texts
  • Answer Key
    • After Reading
  • Discussion/Analysis Prompt
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  • Essay Questions
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    • Summary - Background - Chapter Summaries & Analyses - Character Analysis - Themes - Symbols & Motifs - Important Quotes - Essay Topics - Introduction - Before Reading - During Reading - After Reading

    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Essay Topics

    1.

    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.

    2.

    Contrast the depiction of Kansas to the depiction of the Land of Oz. What important ideas or themes are conveyed through these two settings?

    3.

    What is the symbolism of the green-tinted spectacles worn in the Emerald City?

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    L. Frank Baum
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