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This paper compares and analyzes "A Wrinkle of Time" and "The Wizard of Oz" and shows how both books attempt to broaden the stereotypical view of women by introducing us to two strong female protagonists Margaret 'Meg' Murray and Dorothy.

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"The ability to be different and define ones own destiny are important literary components for a protagonist to possess. Meg, from A wrinkle In Time, is not like other girls her age. She is outspoken and not afraid to voice her own opinion. Meg s father has been absent from home for quite a while and it is causing emotional distress in her life. The townsfolk begin to murmur that her father has abandoned the family. She is determined to keep a stiff upper lip and not let others get the best of her. Meg states, As long as she (Mother) says Father is coming home then I ll believe that. (L engle p. 25) Even her school principal advises her that she d make a better adjustment to life if (she) faced facts. (L engle p. 25) Adjusting to life is not what a protagonist does."

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