The Great Oz: A Tale of Deception and Power

The Great Oz reveals himself as a humbug, challenging perceptions of power and authority.

### The Illusion of Power: A Confrontation with the Great Oz
* 🎭 "Oh, The Great Oz has spoken!" highlights the **authoritative demeanor** of the Wizard as he **asserts his power**.
* 🤔 The Wizard dismisses any criticism, indicating that he expects **respect and reverence** from those who seek his audience.
* ⏳ He implies that he is granting a **rare opportunity for an audience**, suggesting that he could have chosen to **wait decades instead**.
* 👤 When questioned about his identity, the Wizard insists, "**I am the Great and Powerful Wizard**," emphasizing his self-proclaimed status.
* 🙅 The disbelief from others leads him to reveal his true nature, admitting, "**Yes, I'm a humbug**," which signifies the facade he maintains.
* 😡 The confrontation escalates as he is labeled a "**very bad man**," exposing the contrast between his perceived **power** and the reality of his **character**.
* 🎩 Ultimately, the exchange reveals the theme of **illusion versus reality**, showcasing the vulnerabilities of those who **project authority**.

Do not arouse the wrath of the Great and Powerful, I said! Come back tomorrow. If you are really great and powerful, you keep your promises. Do you presume to criticize The Great Oz? You ungrateful creatures! Think yourselves lucky that I'm giving you an audience tomorrow instead

of 20 years from now. Oh, The Great Oz has spoken. Oh, pay no attention to that man behind the curtain! The Great Oz has spoken! Who are you? I am the Great and Powerful Wizard. You are? I don't believe you. No, I'm afraid it's true. There's no other

wizard except me. You humbug! Yes, it's exactly so. I'm a humbug. Oh, you're a very bad man.

Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.

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Warning against arousing the Wizard's wrath.

Promise of an audience the following day.

Revelation of the Wizard's identity and claims.