Discovering the Inspiration behind Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
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The Journey begins in Munchkin Land, home of the little Munchkins = the
quest begins in Hobbiton, home of the little Hobbits of the Shire.
Dorothy, the reluctant traveller = Frodo, the reluctant traveller.
Toto, the faithful companion = Sam, the faithful companion.
The magical Ruby Slippers = the magical ring.
Dorothy is threatened by the evil magical character, the Wicked Witch
of the West, who desires the magical object Dorothy possesses = Frodo
is threatened by the evil magical character, Sauron, who desires the
magical object Frodo possesses.
Dorothy is assisted by three loyal comrades, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and
Cowardly Lion = Frodo is assisted by three loyal comrades, Aragorn,
Legolas and Gimli.
Dorothy sets out on a long journey against her will = Frodo sets out on a long journey against his will.
Dorothy is threatened enroute by the malevolent flying monkeys = Frodo is threatened enroute by the malevolent orcs.
Dorothy's fate is coloured by the magical powers of the mysterious and
benevolent Wizard of Oz = Frodo's fate is coloured by the magical
powers of the mysterious and benevolent Gandalf.
The evil magical character, Wicked Witch of the West, who threatened
Dorothy is ultimately destroyed = the evil magical character, Sauron,
who threatened Frodo is ultimately destroyed.
Dorothy goes home to Kansas = Frodo goes into the West.
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