1. “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” Presented by Yvette Gopar & Patty Corral

2. The psychology of interpreted characters within “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and how the story has helped them in dealing with the hardships during the time of the depression. THESIS

3. The scientific study of the human mind and it’s function especially those affecting behavior in a given context. The mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group The action of explaining the meaning of something An explanation or a way of explaining PsychologyInterpretations DEFINITIONS

4. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was interpreted to be an allegory of the campaign of William Jennings Bryan “The book both reflected and helped create a new cultural consciousness– a new way of seeing and being in harmony with the new industrial order.” Laura Barret (8) BRYAN AND OZ

5. Dorothy : everyman and woman, a simple, Populist character from the heartland of American Populism Scarecrow: farmer & agriculture worker Tin Woodman: industrial worker Cowardly Lion : William. Jenning Bryan Wicked Witches: powerful leaders that oppress and enslave the people Wizard: Manipulating politician INTERPRETATION

6. CAUSES OF THE DEPRESSION Stock Market Crashed Banks failed Reduced Purchases Less Trade between United States and Foreign Countries Drought

7. Wall Street ECONOMIC CRASH

8. FAILED BANKS

9. INDUSTRIAL WORKERS

10. DUST BOWL

11. EFFECTS OF THE DEPRESSION Unemployment Homelessness Poverty

12. HOMELESS FAMILY ON THE ROAD

13. Depression Despair Suicide Sadness Feared of Violence Low Self-Esteem PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS

14. SOUP KITCHEN

15. The book of Oz helped the people accept the hardship of the change, caused by the depression. CONCLUSION

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