How would you describe Dorothy?
A young and sprightly girl, Dorothy lives with her aunt and uncle on the bleak Kansas prairie. She is energetic and delights in her dog Toto. Dorothy is sweet and simple and represents traditional and idealistic moral values. She lives in the present and does not trouble herself with much anxiety or worry.
What does the Wizard of Oz give everyone?
I’m not a bad man, just a bad wizard, he says. But Dorothy’s chums insist he keeps his promise. The Wizard presents the Scarecrow with a certificate, the Tin Man with a clock and the Lion with medals. He is a wise man who knows that the human qualities of brains, heart, and courage cannot be given.
What is Wizard of Oz Syndrome?
During the search for solutions, individuals may react in varied ways; yet, a basic syndrome of behavioral activities underlies these individual reactions. We have named this the “Wizard of Oz” syndrome because of the similarity it bears to the events in that classic fantasy.
What makes the Wizard of Oz so special?
The Wizard of Oz veers from the traditional Hollywood storyline of the time in that there’s no male hero. The male leads—the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion—play the classic “common man” roles, with little power to control their own destiny. The only other powerful character to emerge is Dorothy.
Why does Elphaba turn evil?
In the musical Wicked, Elphaba becomes Wicked because she realizes that she has tried to do so much good in her life…. Elphaba realizes she can’t do good deeds and just stops doing good, and starts doing Evil. That is how Elphaba becomes The Wicked Witch Of The West.
Why does Elphaba have green skin?
As in the book, Elphaba is born with green skin. In the musical, however, the cause of her pigmentation is due to her mother having imbibed a green elixir before being seduced by Elphaba’s biological father. Elphaba becomes upset by this.
Is Dorothy The Witch of the South?
This is much like the water Dorothy throws onto the Witch of the West, (Theodora but now Elphaba). In the movie, Galinda states that she is the Good Witch of the South, not the North. This is odd, seeing as that the Graveyard she is first seen at and her kingdom is to the north of the Emerald City.
Is Glinda a witch or a princess?
Glinda the Good Witch
| Good Witch of the north | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Title | The Good The Good Witch of the north The Sorceress of the northh The Royal Sorceress of Oz |
| Occupation | Immortal and unhuman witch Protector of Oz Ruler of the Quadling Country Protector of Princess Ozma: Princess of Oz |
| Nationality | Ozian of Quadling descent |
What did Glinda want Dorothy?
Glinda thanks Dorothy for killing the witch and, despite her objections, insists that she put on the magic slippers, as they now belong to her. She informs Dorothy that they will keep her safe from all harm. Dorothy explains that she is from Kansas and desperately wants to get back home (“Little Girl from Kansas”).
Which Witch had a house fell on her?
The Wicked Witch of the East
Why does the wicked witch hate Dorothy?
I hate Dorothy because I see my younger self in her helplessness. I hate her because when the Wicked Witch of the West flies across the sky, writing “Surrender Dorothy” with her broomstick, perhaps I felt a little jealous. Perhaps I still do.
What are the Wicked Witch’s guards called?
The Winkie Guards are the Wicked Witch of the West’s foot soldiers from The Wizard of Oz. They are mostly known for their infamous chant, which goes, “Oh-Ee-Yah! Ee-Oh-Ah!”. They mostly guard the Castle Grounds.