The Witch of the East, also known as the Wicked Witch of the East, is a fictional character from the novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. She is a powerful and evil witch who rules over the Munchkin Country in the Land of Oz. Unlike her sister, the Wicked Witch of the West, the Witch of the East is not portrayed as a major antagonist in the story. In fact, she is killed by Dorothy's house when it lands on top of her after being swept up in a tornado. This event serves as the catalyst for Dorothy's journey in Oz, as the Munchkins are grateful for the witch's demise and encourage her to seek the help of the Wizard in the Emerald City.
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This event serves as the catalyst for Dorothy's journey in Oz, as the Munchkins are grateful for the witch's demise and encourage her to seek the help of the Wizard in the Emerald City. Though the Witch of the East is quickly disposed of in the story, her silver shoes become an important symbol throughout Dorothy's adventure. The Good Witch of the North gives Dorothy the shoes, which possess magical powers that are unknown to Dorothy until later in the story.
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These shoes help protect Dorothy on her journey and eventually play a key role in her return to Kansas. While the Witch of the East is not a central character in "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," her presence and demise set the stage for the rest of the story. Her death allows Dorothy to be hailed as a hero and begin her quest to return home. The silver shoes she leaves behind become a symbol of power and protection for Dorothy. Overall, the Witch of the East plays a crucial role in the narrative and demonstrates the dangers and challenges that await Dorothy in the Land of Oz..
Reviews for "The Witch of the East: A Forgotten Heroine in The Wizard of Oz"
1) Emily - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "The Magician of Oz Witch of the East." The writing felt uninspired and lacked the magic and charm of the original "Wizard of Oz." The characters were one-dimensional and the plot was predictable. Overall, it just felt like a cheap imitation trying to cash in on the popularity of the original. I would not recommend it.
2) Mark - 3 stars - As a fan of the classic "Wizard of Oz," I was excited to read "The Magician of Oz Witch of the East." However, I found it to be a bit underwhelming. The pacing was slow and there were too many unnecessary subplots that detracted from the main story. Additionally, the new characters introduced lacked the depth and personality of the beloved characters from the original. While it had its moments, it ultimately fell short of my expectations.
3) Jessica - 1 star - "The Magician of Oz Witch of the East" was a major letdown for me. The writing was amateurish and the plot was confusing and poorly executed. The author seemed to have tried to recreate the magic of the original, but failed miserably. The characters had no development and the dialogue was wooden. I struggled to finish this book and would not recommend it to anyone who loved the original "Wizard of Oz."
4) James - 2 stars - I found "The Magician of Oz Witch of the East" to be a lackluster follow-up to the original. The story seemed forced and the new characters were forgettable. The writing style was also a disappointment, lacking the whimsy and enchantment that made the original so captivating. The pacing was slow and the plot twists felt contrived. Overall, it was a mediocre attempt to continue the story of Oz and did not live up to my expectations.