Courage and Resourcefulness

The characters repeatedly face dangerous situations—earthquakes, hostile Gargoyles, and imprisonment—and overcome them through bravery, quick thinking, and teamwork rather than brute force or magic.

Despite the terrifying earthquake and fall, both Dorothy and Zeb show composure—Dorothy by staying calm and Zeb by keeping his wits during the crisis.

Jim and Eureka bravely fight the Mangaboos despite being outnumbered, and the Wizard uses his wits to save the humans.

The group uses lanterns and the buggy to navigate the dark tunnel, showing resourcefulness in the face of imprisonment.

The group uses the magical plant to walk on water and the Wizard fights the invisible bear, demonstrating quick thinking and bravery.