Wizard of Oz Fact #104: Oz as Allegory for Silver Standard
Many scholars interpret L. Frank Baum’s Oz books as political allegory. The Yellow Brick Road represents the gold standard, while Dorothy’s silver shoes symbolize the monetary debate of the 1890s. The Scarecrow represents farmers, the Tin Man represents industrial workers, and the Cowardly Lion represents political figures.
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