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  1. 2. each character represents a different aspect of the _______psyche.
  2. 9. The character is portrayed as being powerful and all-knowing, but in reality, is just a man behind a curtain.
  3. 12. The character is portrayed as being intelligent, but lacking in common sense
  4. 13. It is believed to represent the ____ Standard, a monetary system that was in place during the time the book was written.
  5. 15. Each character in the story represents a different group of people or political______
  6. 17. it is an allegory for the _________journey of a person seeking enlightenment.
  7. 18. Dorothy represents the average ______citizen
  8. 19. The road leads to the Emerald City, which is a __________ for Washington D.C. and the political power that was associated with it.
  9. 23. The Wicked Witch of the West can be seen as a symbol of ________ oppression.
  10. 24. The Tin Manhas been interpreted as a symbol for the _____industry, which was facing increased competition from foreign producers.
  11. 25. The silver movement was popular among farmers and laborers who believed that the Gold Standard favored the ______
Down
  1. 1. Another interpretation of The Wizard of Oz is that it is an allegory for the spiritual journey of a person seeking ________
  2. 3. is a metaphor for Washington D.C. and the political power that was associated with it during the time the book was written.
  3. 4. Dorothy’s journey to the Emerald City, where she hopes to find a solution to her problems, can be seen as a metaphor
  4. 5. The character is portrayed as being brave, but lacking in confidence.
  5. 6. The Cowardly Lion has been seen as a representation of William Jennings_____
  6. 7. The character is made of metal and is unable to move because he is rusted.
  7. 8. The Wizard of Oz is a classic children’s book written by L. Frank _____
  8. 10. it follows the classic hero’s journey____________.
  9. 11. The book was written during a time of significant social and ____________change in the United States
  10. 14. The Silver Shoes are believed to represent the Silver Movement, a political movement that advocated for the use of silver as _______
  11. 16. the Scarecrow represents __________who were struggling during this time period.
  12. 20. many scholars believe that The Wizard of Oz is an allegory for the_______ and economic issues of the time.
  13. 21. Tin Man represents the_____, while the Cowardly Lion represents courage.
  14. 22. tale He insisted that the book was simply a children’s ______.