Wizard Of Oz Analysis

The wizard of oz was directed by Victor Fleming, who was born in La Canada, California, the son of Elizabeth Evaleen (née Hartman) and William Alonzo "Lon" Fleming, who was a worker in the water industry in Pasadena. His mother was also apart of the German descent.

Throughout Victor Fleming's Career, He served in the photographic section during Te first world war, and acted as lead photographer for President Woodrow Wilson in Versailles, France. He showed a mechanical interest early in life; while working as a car mechanic he met the director Allan Dwan, who employed him as a camera assistant. He soon progressed to the rank of cinematographer, working with both Dwan and D. Griffith, and directed his first film in 1919.

Dorothy lived at home with her hardworking Uncle Henry and Aunt Em in quiet Kansas. Dorothy was young and joyful, who had a strong bond with her small dog,Toto. On a dark day in Kansas, a dangerous cyclone swept across the open grassland. Toto ( Dorothy's dog), hid under a bed in their farmhouse, so Dorothy did not make it into the cellar. The cyclone picked up the house with Dorothy and Toto still inside. As the hours went by, Dorothy tried to stay calm and eventually, after some time, fell asleep.

When Dorothy woke up, she and Toto were in an incredible and strange land. Exiting the house, Dorothy and Toto were met by some small men that referred to themselves Munchkins and the elderly but glorious Witch of the North. The Witch told Dorothy that her house landed on the Wicked Witch of the East and killed her, and therefore letting the Munchkins go from their long slavery under her order. Dorothy was very shocked to hear that she had murdered someone, but she was given a present of the Witch's silver slippe...

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Baum, L. Frank. [1900] 1991. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Edited by William Leach. Belmont, Calif.: Wadsworth.

Throughout our history people with developmental disabilities have stood side by side with the character playing the Scarecrow. These people were perceived as inferior, sub-human, and subjected to unfair treatment, including tied to a stake to be burned.

The Actress Judy Garland (Dorothy) is widely perceived as a gay icon; The Advocate has called Garland "The Elvis of homosexuals. The reasons why, are often given for her performing as an icon among gay men are admiration of her ability as an actor, the way her personal struggles were similar to those of gay men in America during the peak of her fame, and her value as a camp figure. Garland's role as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz is particularly noted for contributing to this status.