"The Good Witch kissed Dorothy and smiled. The kiss had left a strange mark on Dorothy's forehead. (p.14) "
The importance of facing your weakness is a main moral lesson for children around the world. I have read The Wizard of Oz for the first time although it is one of the most famous American fables. In addition, I sensed something critical from this. That is... ??
Dorothy, the protagonist is blown away to the land of the Munchkins by cyclone, and gets lost. On the way to the Great Wizard, she meets some friends, Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man which all have each setback. The lion fears everything, the scarecrow doesn't have brain, and then the tin has no sense. They are announced if they beat the evil witch, all problems will be fine. From the time, their adventure gets start.
I believe the story applies our bias against the characters in a good way. The efficacy brings the greater influence to the readers. For instance, the protagonist is a girl, not a boy, and she is so decisive and courageous that it is no doubt we admire her smartness. Then, the lion is not the strongest animal in the story. All of the interesting setting contradicts our common sense and stereotype. That's why The Wizard of Oz has been handed down from generation to generation.
Baum, Frank, L.. The Wizard of Oz. (2007). Oxford; Macmillan Publisher Limited.
The protagonist seems to start her adventure with a group of interesting companies. I can image something amazing will happen in their venture. Thank you for sharing this book!
返信削除Thank you for your comment!! I would like you to watch the movie as well. It has been famous as a kind of musical.
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