Instruction
1. In his discussion of the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Henry Littlefield argues that the story is a parable on political leadership in the beginning of the 20th century. What is, specifically, his argument? What is his frame of reference?
2. Littlefield's article focuses on the book. However, certain elements of his argument may be applicable to the film as well. Which elements are relevant to the film and which ones are only relevant to the book?
3. " The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has provided unknowing generations with a gentle and friendly Midwestern critique of the populist rationale," Littlefield argues on p. 57. What is the "populist rationale" according to him? What is the Midwestern critique?