Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz · Question
How does Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz develop the theme of Home and Belonging?
Answer
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum develops Home and Belonging across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
Dorothy and Zeb both feel a strong pull to return to their families and farms in Kansas and California, while the Wizard finds a permanent home in Oz, highlighting the tension between adventure and the comfort of home.
The group's arrival in the Emerald City evokes a sense of welcome and safety.
Both Dorothy and Zeb feel a strong pull to return to their earthly homes, emphasizing the theme of belonging to one's own world.
Evidence in the book
- Ozma Uses the Magic Belt
The group's arrival in the Emerald City evokes a sense of welcome and safety.
- Zeb Returns to the Ranch
Both Dorothy and Zeb feel a strong pull to return to their earthly homes, emphasizing the theme of belonging to one's own world.
