Discovery Series Wicked Ornament – Emerald City
The front of the Discovery Series Wicked Ornament Emerald City is featuring the following elements from the fictional city of “The Wizard of Oz”:
– The Winged Monkeys in The Wizard of Oz are magical creatures controlled by the Wicked Witch of the West, used to capture Dorothy and her friends. Though menacing in the film, in the book, they are neutral beings bound by an enchanted golden cap to serve whoever possesses it.
– The hot air balloon in The Wizard of Oz symbolizes escape and unfulfilled promises. It is used by the Wizard to pretend he is leaving Oz, revealing his fraudulence. Although Dorothy misses the ride back to Kansas, it propels her journey toward self-reliance and finding her own way home.
– When Dorothy and her friends travel to the Emerald City, the Wizard’s palace is described as having many bells and whistles, likened to a “huge steam engine.” This imagery reflects the industrial advancements of Baum’s time and evokes the sense of awe and power associated with such machinery. However, no actual steam locomotive is a part of the story’s transportation or plot.
– In Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba and Glinda journey to the Emerald City together, forging an unlikely bond despite their differences. Their arrival marks a pivotal moment as they meet the Wizard, sparking Elphaba’s disillusionment with his corrupt regime. This event sets Elphaba on the path to becoming the infamous Wicked Witch, while Glinda embraces her role as a public figure.
– For someone seeing the Emerald City for the first time, it looks bright and dazzling, with buildings shining green like jewels. Its tall towers and sparkling streets seem magical and almost unreal, making it feel like a dream.
