Dorothy Gale

Narration is important to any story, but it inevitably makes or breaks a detective story. The narrator creates a connection between the characters in the book, including the narrator themself, and the reader. In a detective novel the narrator performs the role of the magnifying glass that great detectives use to hone in on the clues of the case. They help the reader identify what is of use and what is just description to the story, and ultimately uncover the solution to the case. This essay will…

the many writers occasionally involved in the Oxford literary group The Inklings was Dorothy L. Sayers. The Inklings met weekly to enjoy each other’s company and discuss their latest writing endeavors (Zaleski). As a woman, she was not only a minority in the group but also as a scholar and Oxford graduate as well. The Inklings influenced each other’s writings and brought forth the creativity in each other. Dorothy L. Sayers was born in Oxford, England on 13 June 1893 to Helen Mary Sayers and…

The stories “Strong Poison/A Room of One’s Own,” bring up many points and the ideal roles of the norms of what men and women should be doing in society. Mr. Wimsey was one of the only men in Strong Poison that behaved outside of the norm of “masculinity.” He actually believed that women had rights and should be treated like human beings. This can be shown when he speaks to other women and when he gives them opportunities to help with his investigation throughout the novel. Other men in the novel…

The story of Dorothy Gale’s tornado swept trailer is an American classic. It tells the story of a young girl finding her way through a fictitious land filled with munchkins and flying monkeys on her way to the Emerald City. The original novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has been found to relate to the Great Depression and Populist movement that occurred in the United States in the late 19th century and early 20th century. There are many reasons why the modern spin on this classic story is a…

offering her gifts and such but she remains faithful to her husband whom everyone believes is dead. Taking over the king's duties, raising a son, and being swarmed everyday by men, the people call Odysseus brave not her. John William Waterhouse and poet Dorothy Parker characterize devotion to one’s partner. Both Penelope and the Suitors by John Waterhouse and ‘Penelope’ use the myth of Odysseus’ return to show that you should stay true to your other. Thesis: Both Penelope and the Suitors by…

in the 90s generation. The film is about a young orphan girl named Dorothy Gale who lives with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry in the middle of nowhere in Kansas. Dorothy dreams to go “over the rainbow” after her nasty neighbor, Miss Gulch, hits Dorothy’s dog Toto causing Toto to bite her. Moments after, Miss Gulch shows up with an order from the sheriff to put her dog down because of the said incident. Escaping Toto runs back to Dorothy then decides to leave the farm. On her way, she meets a…

girl, named Dorothy, who lived with her aunt and uncle on their Kansas farm. A wealthy and nasty neighbor, Miss Gulch, are in conflict with Gale family regarding Dorothy’s dog Toto. Miss Gulch accused Toto of chasing her cat once more and biting her leg. After Dorothy had stolen Toto back from Miss Gulch, she went home to tell her aunt and uncle what happened; but they had more concerning things in mind relating to losing the farm. The tornado, symbolizing the conflict between Dorothy and Miss…

The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American film that was a successful transformation of the 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. The protagonist in the film, Dorothy Gale is the character I have chosen as to analyse the moral values and ideals in their pursuit of overall goodness throughout the film. Goodness in this film is expressed through various moral qualities, including kindness and righteousness. To “Strive for Goodness”, we are exerting ourselves to be a person of right and…

The play was written by William F. Brown and was directed by Sidney Lumet. The play is about a kindergarten teacher, named Dorothy, who is not satisfied with her job nor in life. She ventures through the streets of New York, also known as Oz, and determines that life is not what it seems and quickly realizes that it is better to be at home after all. I believe that Dorthey Gale, played by Diana Ross, is the character I can relate to myself the most. Growing up in Springville, AL, the lifestyle…

similar but in reality they actually are through love. The two selections are The Wizard of Oz by Victor Fleming and Matilda by Roald Dahl. Dorothy and Matilda, protagonists imagined in different centuries, come to recognize the value of love and family over the illusory world of imagination, a contrast emphasized by the ironic use of darkness and light. Dorothy and Matilda,…