Dorothy represents every american, the scarecrow represents a farmer, the tinman represents a industrial worker, and the lion represents William
Jennings Bryan; who was a democratic presidential candidate who supported the silver cause, but failed to win votes from the eastern workers and lost, this is represented by the lions claws because they are very blunted due to the Tinman’s metallic shell. The yellow brick road symbolises the gold standard, the emerald city is suppose to be
Washington DC. and the great wizard of oz characterises the president.
Also the Tinman represents taxpayeridentificationnumber. Both the straw man and Tinman were “artificial people.” The Tin man carried an ax; which is a traditional symbol for god. In the beginning of the story the wizard was represented by the traveling mystic “professor Marvel.” He stated that he was “acclaimed by the crowned heads of Europe, past, present, and future.” Before the bankers stole america, they had already disempowered the monarchies of Europe and looted their kingdoms.
When bankruptcy was declared in 1933, americans were required to turn in all gold coin, gold bullion, and gold certification by May 1st; which was may day, the birthday of communism in Bavaria in 1776 and the birthday of the IRS.
The Munchkins are short, dark haired people who talked funny and dress only in blue; they symbolize the jewish, italian, and darker immigrants. The flying monkeys; they were uncontrollable until the wicked witch of the