Who the Wicked Witch of the West is
In L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the Wicked Witch of the West rules the Winkie country. She watches the land with one eye, whose sight reaches as far as a telescope.
Her country lies to the west, and the land of the Winkies is yellow. Dorothy and her companions set out toward her territory after their visits to the Wizard.
The Wicked Witch of the West and the others in the story
The Wizard makes destroying the Witch a condition of helping Dorothy and her friends. He gives each traveler the same demand, although he appears to each in a different shape.
Dorothy weeps at this task, because she has never wished to kill anyone. Her companions agree to go with her, bringing their search for help toward the Witch's country.
Questions
Who is the Wicked Witch of the West?
She is a cruel ruler who holds power over the Winkie country.
What power does the Witch's eye have?
Her single eye lets her see as far as a telescope.
Why does Dorothy seek the Wicked Witch?
Dorothy goes toward the Witch's country because the Wizard demands her destruction before offering help.
