Little girl Quote by L. Frank Baum
““The little girl, seeing she had lost one of her pretty shoes, grew angry, and said to the Witch, "Give me back my shoe!" "I will not," retorted the Witch, "for it is now my shoe, and not yours." "You are a wicked creature!" cried Dorothy. "You have no right to take my shoe from me." "I shall keep it, just the same," said the Witch, laughing at her, "and someday I shall get the other one from you, too." This made Dorothy so very angry that she picked up the bucket of water that stood near and dashed it over the Witch, wetting her from head to foot. Instantly the wicked woman gave a loud cry of fear, and then, as Dorothy looked at her in wonder, the Witch began to shrink and fall away. "See what you have done!" she screamed. "In a minute I shall melt away.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Wizard of Oz (1939) – novel adaptation
A witch unjustly claims a child's lost shoe, leading to a confrontation that reveals the witch's vulnerability and the child's empowerment through bold action.
In simple terms: A child confronts a witch over a stolen shoe, causing the witch to shrink and melt away.
Key Takeaway
Stand up against injustice.
Themes
justice
empowerment
conflict
fantasy
retribution
Mood
determined
defiant
hopeful
Type
narrative
conflict resolution
When to use this quote
- standing up to bullying
- protecting personal belongings
- using creativity to solve problems
- asserting rights
- overcoming fear
Key Concepts
property rights
power dynamics
retribution
magical realism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when someone takes something that belongs to you?
- What creative actions can you take to reclaim your power?
A Different Perspective
The witch's power is magical, not realistic, limiting real-world applicability.
