Explain how the allusions to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz contributes to the meaning and tone of the story. Use at least two details from the text in your response.

The allusion is the character has gone to a new place. A place beyond the rainbow.

Explanation:

The movie is about a young girl who is sad and lonely and is transported to the land beyond the rainbow and throughout her journey, she meets new friends. She also defeats the evil witch of the west and she is rewarded.The other allusion is Dorothy throws a bucket of water on the wicked witch and destroys her. The wicked witch melts.

Allusions used in wizard of oz

The red brick road - the gold standard

Dorothy's slippers - free coinage of silver

The tin man - industry

cowardly lion - William Jennings Bryan

The lollipop guild - workers

scarecrow - farmers

Emerald city - Washington