Earwig and the Witch is a children's novel written by Diana Wynne Jones. The story revolves around an orphan girl named Earwig who is adopted by a witch. The main idea of the book is the unexpected adventures and struggles faced by Earwig in her new life. Earwig is a clever and independent character who is used to having things her way. She is initially apprehensive about living with a witch, as she assumes that she will be subjected to spells and potions. However, she quickly realizes that her new guardian, Bella Yaga, is not as powerful or scary as she initially thought.
Wicked Witch of the East
Prevent Nimee from getting married.
Take over Oz.
Regain her ruby slippers and come back to life.
Get her revenge on Dorothy for dropping her house on her (all failed).
Crimes
Abuse of powerType of Villain
Posthumous WitchThe Wicked Witch of the East is the posthumous overarching antagonist of the The Wonderful Wizard of Oz books by L. Frank Baum. She is a nefarious, malevolent witch who is the sister to the Wicked Witch of the West.
She was one of four powerful witches who presided over the four countries of the Land of Oz. She leagued with the Wicked Witch of the West, Mombi and the Wicked Witch of the South to rule all of Oz. She specifically ruled the Munchkins in the east. She was more powerful than Locasta the Good Witch of the North and Mombi the former Wicked Witch of the North, but not as powerful as Glinda.
However, she quickly realizes that her new guardian, Bella Yaga, is not as powerful or scary as she initially thought. The bold main idea of the book is that Earwig uses her wit and resourcefulness to manipulate Bella Yaga and make her life more comfortable. She cleverly outsmarts the witch and gets her to do things in a way that benefits her.
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Earwig's character is portrayed as smart, determined, and quick-witted. Throughout the story, Earwig befriends a talking cat named Thomas and together they uncover the secrets of Bella Yaga's past. They discover that Bella Yaga used to be a powerful witch, but her powers were taken away by the Other Side due to her misdeeds. This revelation leads Earwig to come up with a plan to help Bella Yaga regain her powers. The book emphasizes the importance of friendship and loyalty. Earwig forms a strong bond with Thomas and together they navigate the challenges they face. Despite the initial negative perception of Bella Yaga, Earwig realizes that she needs to help her and restore her powers. The story ends on a positive note, with Earwig successfully helping Bella Yaga and finding her own place in the world. The main idea of the book is the journey of self-discovery and how one can overcome obstacles by using their intelligence and determination. Earwig's character is a wonderful example of a strong and resilient young girl, who is not afraid to stand up for herself and the ones she cares about..
Reviews for "The Coming-of-Age Journey of Earwig in "Earwig and the Witch"
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