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:
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