# How does Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz develop the theme of Courage and Resourcefulness?

> Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum

## Answer

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum develops Courage and Resourcefulness across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

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.

## Evidence

- [i-the-earthquake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/i-the-earthquake.md): 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.
- [vi-the-mangaboos-prove-dangerous](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/vi-the-mangaboos-prove-dangerous.md): Jim and Eureka bravely fight the Mangaboos despite being outnumbered, and the Wizard uses his wits to save the humans.
- [vii-into-the-black-pit-and-out-again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/vii-into-the-black-pit-and-out-again.md): The group uses lanterns and the buggy to navigate the dark tunnel, showing resourcefulness in the face of imprisonment.
- [ix-they-fight-the-invisible-bears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/ix-they-fight-the-invisible-bears.md): The group uses the magical plant to walk on water and the Wizard fights the invisible bear, demonstrating quick thinking and bravery.
- [xi-they-meet-the-wooden-gargoyles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xi-they-meet-the-wooden-gargoyles.md): The group faces the wooden Gargoyles with determination; Dorothy refuses to retreat, the Wizard uses revolvers and noise to fight, and Zeb captures a prisoner.
- [xii-a-wonderful-escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xii-a-wonderful-escape.md): The group fights valiantly against the Gargoyles and devises a clever plan to steal wings and escape, demonstrating quick thinking and bravery.
- [xiii-the-den-of-the-dragonettes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xiii-the-den-of-the-dragonettes.md): The group uses fire to block the Gargoyles and creatively disassembles the buggy to continue their journey, demonstrating quick thinking and bravery.

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