While comparing Haroun to Wizard of Oz in class some of the things that I noticed that paralleled while reading were not discussed. The first was when we are introduced to the Water Genies on page 81; they reminded me of the munchkins from the Lollipop Gild. The next thing that I noticed was how Chup and Gup were somewhat like the East in West in the Wizard of Oz, Chup being the west and Gup being the east. Then I also noticed that some things reminded me of Alice in Wonderland. The first thing was that the Plentimaw Fish reminded me of Tweedledee and Tweedledum because of the way that they talk. The next thing was how the Gups’ army or “Library” was made up of actual Pages like in a book. That reminded me of the Queen of Hearts people who were made up of playing cards. (I’m not sure if I remember exactly correct because it has been a long time since I have seen Alice in Wonderland.) I also want to add that I really liked the phrase that you introduced us to “magic realism.” I am going to be sure to bring this idea into my classroom.