The fantasy genre consists of wizardry and witchcraft, things that are unlikely to happen in real life. Fantasy is the suspension of reality; it is based on myths and legends. Fantasy takes place in a magical world. There is usually a villain or an antagonistic character with supernatural powers. A magical world plays an important role in the fantasy genre. Wicked takes place in the Land of Oz. There is a yellow brick road leading up to Oz. "Below, the yellow brick road looped back on itself, like a relaxed noose (Maguire, 3). In this land live characters such as tiny men and women that are known as the Munchkins. "Some narrow-waisted minions who seemed to have only enough brain capacity among them to pass a hat  (Maguire, 3). Also, living in this land, are the well known Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow who all have the ability to talk as if they are human. "She could see a huge cat of some sort-a Lion, was it? (Maguire, 3). In conclusion, a magical world plays an important role in my novel and the fantasy genre. I know that Wicked is a book on fantasy because it takes place in the world of Oz. In this world, there are non-realistic characters such as Munchkins and talking Lions. Maguire has done a good job of including the characteristics of a magical world into her novel to prove that it belongs in the fantasy genre. The novel Wicked includes suspension of reality. In my novel, there are many animals and characters that are capable of unrealistic things. In the Prologue of my novel, someone is watching a Lion, a man made of tin and a scarecrow have a conversation with each other which is highly unrealistic in the real world. " Oh you, you see castration everywhere you look  said the Lion  (Maguire, 3). "I'm only repeating what folks say  said the Tin Woodman"  (Maguire, 3). In the beginning of the story, Melena gives birth to a green baby who will soon become the main character. I suppose that could be possible in the