The Marvelous Land of Oz | Topics for Discussion & Projects

The Marvelous Land of Oz Key Questions

Despite its reputation as a fantasy/adventure story, The Marvelous Land of Oz examines matters of social and political policy embedded in Western cultural history.

1. What is the utility value of this Oz book for the thoughtful adult reader of today? What might be the value of this book for young children of today, when the Harry Potter books and Pokemon materials are all the rage?

2. What instances of irony (as apart from humor in various forms) can you find in this book? Do the numerous instances of humor in the book fall into a consistent underlying pattern? Explain.

How really "American" is the book?

Explain.

3. Is this book superior to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, or inferior to it in any way? Explain.

4. What do you make of the curious mandatory sex change of...
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