The witch has breathed her last. Good riddance, some might say. For centuries, she instilled fear and dread into the hearts of villagers. Her wicked acts were the stuff of nightmares, with stories passed down from generation to generation. But now, she is gone, her power extinguished. No longer will children cower, afraid to venture into the woods for fear of crossing her path.
When we turn to Jesus, we, too, can overcome the instruments of evil that Satan uses against us. We then have the power to resist temptations to do that which is wrong. As with Edmund, once the transformation has taken place on the inside, we want to show it on the outside so that all can see that we truly are changed!
As the vanquished witch began to dissolve into nothingness until only the item on the top of head remained, she shrieked those words which have become the dying cry of all witches dispatched to the great beyond I M MELTING. As with Edmund, once the transformation has taken place on the inside, we want to show it on the outside so that all can see that we truly are changed.
No longer will children cower, afraid to venture into the woods for fear of crossing her path. No longer will mothers warn their children of the consequences of misbehavior by invoking her name. The witch, once a terrifying figure, is now nothing more than a memory.
Is Robert Mueller “Dorothy, Witch-Killer”?
The Wizard of Oz is a beloved part of the American cultural heritage. Every year it introduces young children to a slice of Americana and reminds older Americans of this venerable triumph of innocence over evil. Its music, dances, and scenes have become iconic symbols in the American culture.
So beloved is the movie that it has fostered an annual conference, the Oz-Stravaganza. [From the website] In 1978, librarian Clara Houck set out on a mission to acknowledge the history of the Village of Chittenango as the birthplace of author L. Frank Baum. Clara organized the very first celebration. Local children dressed up as OZ characters and paraded around the library parking lot on May 15th. Then they went inside, had birthday cake and sang Happy Birthday to L. Frank Baum. A lot has changed since then. The festival became a multi-day event. Changed names from Oz-Fest to Oz-Stravaganza, and saw crowds increase from a few hundred for the parade to several thousand for the festival. The event is now run by the International L. Frank Baum & All Things Oz Historical Foundation. Nearby is his home in Fayetteville where he lived as an adult.
Baum actually wrote multiple OZ stories. Dorothy would return there for additional adventures. So perhaps one day there will be multiple sequels as with other superheroes.
The Munchkins used to attend the festival in numbers but they have dwindled in ranks over the years and the conference last summer may have marked the end of a longstanding tradition.
But there is more to this sweet innocent girl of the Midwest than you might suspect. She was after all a serial witch killer. In the first instance, she dispatched the Wicked Witch of the East with great force. All one can see of the dead witch is the ruby red (not orange) items attached to her feet (not head). After her death is verified, the people erupt into a joyous song and dance of “Ding dong, the witch is dead” as if it were V-J Day (which hadn’t yet occurred when the movie was made) itself. Celebrate! Celebrate! Dance to the music!
However Dorothy’s work was not yet done. There was still another wicked witch to kill. This one even more formidable than her departed sister. This witch fought back to destroy the one who would slay her. The closer Dorothy came the more enraged the witch became, erupting into spasm after spasm of focused fury against the innocent Dorothy and her little dog Toto (tweets hadn’t been invented yet). She warned of the pending destruction of the witch-killer but to no avail. At last as Dorothy pressed on step by step in her quest, the Witch unleashed her flying monkey minions to rid her of the threat to her wellbeing. If you look closely enough even today you can even recognize from the faces of the flying monkey minions who they are in the real world.
Then at last, the moment of truth arrived. Just as the witch was ready to burn down those who threatened her, Dorothy reached for the waters of purity against which there is no defense. (Note – she couldn’t use the lasso of truth because it hadn’t yet been invented either.) As the vanquished witch began to dissolve into nothingness until only the item on the top of head remained, she shrieked those words which have become the dying cry of all witches dispatched to the great beyond: I’M MELTING. I’M MELTING.
“Hail to Dorothy, the Wicked Witch Is Dead”
There was no singing and dancing in the movie when the wicked witch of the West breathed her last words of condemnation and despair. In the real world, I suspect when the witch hunt is over and our witch is finally removed from his lair of evil, once again the musical shout of “Ding-dong, the witch is dead” rise to the heavens and people will rejoice as if it was V-J Day all over again. Robert Mueller, witch killer, will have prevailed. Once again there was peace in the shire.
So beloved is the movie that it has fostered an annual conference, the Oz-Stravaganza. [From the website] In 1978, librarian Clara Houck set out on a mission to acknowledge the history of the Village of Chittenango as the birthplace of author L. Frank Baum. Clara organized the very first celebration. Local children dressed up as OZ characters and paraded around the library parking lot on May 15th. Then they went inside, had birthday cake and sang Happy Birthday to L. Frank Baum. A lot has changed since then. The festival became a multi-day event. Changed names from Oz-Fest to Oz-Stravaganza, and saw crowds increase from a few hundred for the parade to several thousand for the festival. The event is now run by the International L. Frank Baum & All Things Oz Historical Foundation. Nearby is his home in Fayetteville where he lived as an adult.
But let us not forget the lessons the witch has taught us. Her presence may have been filled with darkness, but it served as a reminder of the importance of good. The witch showed us that evil exists in the world, and that it is our duty to fight against it. The witch may have been defeated, but her legacy lives on. We must remember the horrors she wrought, not to dwell in fear, but to strengthen our resolve. The defeat of the witch should serve as a symbol of triumph over darkness, of the power of courage, and the resilience of the human spirit. So let us celebrate the demise of the witch, knowing that her reign of terror is over. But let us also remember the darkness that once consumed her, and use it as a catalyst for change. Let us strive to be better, to be kinder, and to stand against evil in all its forms. The witch has breathed her last, but her memory will forever be etched in our minds..
Reviews for "The Witch's Final Inhalation: A New Beginning for the Village"
1. Name: Sarah - Rating: 2/5
Review: I was really disappointed with "The witch has breathed her last". The story was slow-paced and lacking any real suspense or excitement. The characters were one-dimensional and uninteresting, making it hard for me to care about their fates. Additionally, the writing style was overly descriptive and flowery, which made it hard to stay engaged. Overall, I found the book to be quite boring and would not recommend it.
2. Name: Mike - Rating: 1/5
Review: "The witch has breathed her last" was a complete waste of time for me. The plot was disjointed and confusing, with no clear direction. The author introduced numerous side characters that added nothing to the story and only served to further confuse me. The ending was unsatisfying and left me with more questions than answers. I struggled to finish this book and was ultimately left feeling frustrated and disappointed. Save yourself the trouble and skip this one.
3. Name: Emily - Rating: 2/5
Review: I had high hopes for "The witch has breathed her last", but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The pacing was incredibly slow, and the story seemed to drag on with unnecessary details and descriptions. The protagonist was unrelatable and lacked depth, making it hard to invest in her journey. Additionally, the world-building was weak, leaving many aspects of the fantasy realm unexplored and underdeveloped. While there were a few interesting moments, they were few and far between. Overall, I found the book to be underwhelming and wouldn't recommend it to others.
4. Name: John - Rating: 2/5
Review: "The witch has breathed her last" was a mediocre read in my opinion. The characters felt underdeveloped and their motivations were unclear, making it hard to empathize with their struggles. The plot had potential, but it was executed poorly, leaving me feeling unsatisfied. The writing style was also inconsistent, with jarring shifts in tone and pacing. While there were some interesting ideas in the story, they were overshadowed by the book's overall shortcomings. I wouldn't prioritize reading this novel.