The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a book by L. Frank Baum in 1900. This book is filled with political allegories, especially pertaining to the Populist Movement of the late 19th century.
The Populist Movement was a revolt by farmers in the South and Midwest against the Democratic and Republican Parties for ignoring their interests and difficulties.
My stamps and brochure mirrors the way the book alludes to a political movement. I would accomplish by the technicolor aspect of the movie. The outside of the brochure would be bright and saturated while the inside will slowly fade into black an white. This would show the harsh reality of the what the common people were going through.
Stamps:
The Activist:
Represents virtuous, hard working citizens who were attracted to radical politics.
The Factory Worker:
Represents the industrial workers who were treated like machines.
The Revolter:
Represents the farmers who were portrayed
as brainless to detract the protests away from
the politicians.
as brainless to detract the protests away from
the politicians.
“The Lion”:
Political leader, William Jennings Bryan, who led the Populist movement.
The Puppet Master:
Represents the politicians who are seen as “all powerful.”
A New Party:
Represents the need for a new political party to meet the needs of the people.
Oz:
Represents the “gold standard” which was the
basis for which
basis for which
Free Silver Movement:
Represents the free silver movement sweeping across the South and Midwest
Stamp Pane:
Brochure:
Outside of Brochure
Inside of Brochure
