The enduring legacy of the Wizard of Oz

Match the character with their name

• Flying Monkey

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• Dorothy Gale

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• Wizard of Oz

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• Witch of the West

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• Glinda

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What does the term "Witch" mean to you? What connotations does it carry? What image comes to mind when you think of a witch?

How does the Wizard of Oz both maintain and subvert notions of the "witch"?

The Munchkins were happy when Dorothy arrived, why? In what ways and by whom may the Munchkins have been exploited? Where else have we seen exploitation in Oz?

Match the following

• The Wicked Witch of the East

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• The Wicked Witch of the West

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• The Wizard of Oz

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What do the Wicked Witch of the East, The Wicked Witch of the West, and the Wizard of Oz have in common? What does this imply -in your opinion?

Dorothy meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, each of whom has a different goal they hope to achieve by reaching the Wizard. How does this represent the concept of "rational self-interest" ?

The enduring legacy of The Wizard of Oz: Ever since its publication in 1900 -the story of Oz and its inhabitants have been woven into popular culture. What are some examples that you can think of? and why do you think these characters continue to hold significance?