VIEWING CUE: The Wizard of Oz

In the beloved film The Wizard of Oz (Victor Fleming, 1939), Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her companions have reached the end of their journey, only to be asked to perform an additional task.

The Wizard of Oz

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Discussion Questions

After watching this clip from The Wizard of Oz, consider the questions below. Then submit your response.

Question 1.

How are the origins of the film’s story and characters in fairy tales illustrated in this sequence?

Question 2.

How does the film use cinematically specific and even self-referential elements in this scene that distinguish it from other forms of narrative?

VIEWING CUE: The Wizard of Oz

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