What does The Wizard of Oz represent?

However here are some of the symbols that have been suggested for The Wizard of Oz. The Symbolism. Dorothy: it is believed that Dorothy represents American values or people. She proves to be loyal, resourceful and determined. Another speculation was that she represents the U.S. read more

Wizard: it is thought that the Wizard of Oz represents Mark Hanna, who was the Republican party’s chairman, or perhaps president of the United States. In the book, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Dorothy all saw the Wizard quite differently. read more

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Brandon, most likely the Wizard of Oz doesn't represent anyone, despite rumours to the contrary. Scholars began speculating about 25 years after L. Frank Baum's book came out that he had written an allegory or commentary on the politics of his day, that is, the 1890's or 'Mauve Decade' and the 1896 and 1900 presidential campaigns of William Jennings Bryan. read more