The wicked witch from the northern lands is a prominent character in the classic story of the Wizard of Oz. As the main antagonist in Dorothy's journey, she represents evil and poses numerous challenges for our young heroine. The wicked witch resides in the northern lands, which are portrayed as dark and mysterious, adding to her enigmatic nature. Throughout the story, she attempts to thwart Dorothy's progress and steal her prized possession, the ruby slippers. The witch's cunning and magical powers make her a formidable foe, but Dorothy's determination and the help of her friends eventually lead to the witch's demise. Despite her wickedness, the character of the northern witch adds depth and excitement to the narrative, showcasing the eternal struggle between good and evil.
Sometimes, however, it takes some magic to start one's journey to Oz. The first time we see this is in The Road to Oz, where Ozma uses magic to confound Dorothy and start her on her newest trip to Oz. Other magical means of getting to Oz have included a magic flying umbrella (before Mary Poppins ever did it), being kidnapped by a balloon bird, a magic piece of change, through a magic two-way television screen, and grabbing a magic ring on a merry-go-round. In a handful of cases, Ozma has just wished a character to Oz, but these were all people she already knew, so you can't count on that happening to you! And in The Cowardly Lion of Oz, one character discovers a rhyme that transports whoever says it to Oz. However, that seems to now have been disabled (or incorrectly transcribed), as many readers of that book have reported trying it, but few, if any, have actually gone to Oz as a result.
However you get there, once you arrive in that world, you will find the Land of Oz located in the middle of the Continent of Imagination, an island continent surrounded by the Nonestic Ocean sometimes incorrectly named the Nonentic Ocean. There are many statements in the books about the early history of Oz, before the events of The Wizard of Oz , and many of these are contradictory, causing some research, speculation, and good-natured arguments among Oz fans.
Despite her wickedness, the character of the northern witch adds depth and excitement to the narrative, showcasing the eternal struggle between good and evil..
About the Land of Oz
Nobody's exactly sure. As Judy Garland said in The Movie, "It's not a place you can get to by a boat or a train. It's far, far away. Behind the moon, beyond the rain. " A trailer for The Movie also claimed it was "many, many miles east of nowhere," while the 1964 television special Return to Oz, Dorothy describes Oz as being "halfway to yesterday and back." People from the Great Outside World that we live in have traveled there by a number of magical means, and via natural disasters such as tornadoes and storms at sea. Since these characters have come from all over the United States (and more recently, in some books outside of the FF, other countries), it's difficult to determine if Oz is located anywhere near them. The best guess is that it's somewhere in the South Pacific, maybe on or near Australia. The strongest evidence for this is one of Baum's short stories, "Nelebel's Fairyland," which clearly places the Forest of Burzee, which is on the same continent as Oz, an unknown distance to the west of San Diego, California; and also that Dorothy was on a sea voyage to Australia (a nation often referred to informally as Oz) in the opening chapter of Ozma of Oz before being washed overboard during a storm. Oz apocrypha author March Laumer placed Oz on a small, fast-moving continental plate in the Pacific Ocean. Many Ozmologists, however, believe that Oz is probably not actually part of our world, but is in some sort of parallel or alternate universe.
Illustration by Dick Martin from The Visitors from Oz, © 1960 The Reilly and Lee Co.
However you get there, once you arrive in that world, you will find the Land of Oz located in the middle of the Continent of Imagination, an island continent surrounded by the Nonestic Ocean (sometimes incorrectly named the Nonentic Ocean). Oz is cut off from the rest of the continent by a vast desert on all sides, which is poisonous to living beings and can turn them to dust. Some of Oz's neighboring countries, across the desert, are Ev, Ix, Mo, Merryland, Skampavia, Noland, Boboland, and the Forest of Burzee, where the fairies who originally enchanted Oz live. Santa Claus also lives nearby, in the Laughing Valley of Hohaho (which may or may not be near the North Pole).
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Reviews for "The Northern Enigma: The Enigmatic Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz"
1. Sarah - 1 star - I was really looking forward to watching "Wicked Witch from the Northern Lands Wizard of Oz" but I was sorely disappointed. The storyline was weak and the characters lacked depth. I found myself struggling to stay engaged throughout the entire performance. The acting was mediocre at best and I could tell that the actors were not fully invested in their roles. Overall, it was a lackluster production that fell short of my expectations.
2. James - 2 stars - "Wicked Witch from the Northern Lands Wizard of Oz" had potential, but it failed to deliver. The set design was underwhelming and didn't transport me to the magical world of Oz as I had hoped. The music and songs were forgettable, lacking the catchiness and charm that I associate with musicals. The pacing of the show was off, with scenes dragging on and others feeling rushed. The performances were average, with some actors struggling to bring their characters to life. I had high hopes for this production, but unfortunately, it missed the mark for me.
3. Emily - 3 stars - While I didn't hate "Wicked Witch from the Northern Lands Wizard of Oz," I was left feeling underwhelmed. The plot felt disjointed and lacked a clear direction, making it difficult to fully invest in the story. The costumes and makeup were lackluster and didn't effectively capture the enchanting world of Oz. The performances were decent, but nothing extraordinary. Overall, it was an average production that didn't leave a lasting impression.
4. Michael - 2 stars - I found "Wicked Witch from the Northern Lands Wizard of Oz" to be quite disappointing. The script seemed poorly written, with weak dialogue and predictable plot points. The musical numbers lacked originality and failed to evoke any emotion. The actors appeared to be going through the motions, and I didn't feel a strong connection with any of the characters. It's a shame because the Wizard of Oz story has so much potential, but this particular adaptation fell flat for me.