# How does Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz develop the theme of Justice and Fair Trial?

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

## Answer

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum develops Justice and Fair Trial across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

When Eureka the kitten is accused of eating a piglet, Ozma convenes a formal trial with a judge, jury, and defense, demonstrating the importance of due process and the revelation of truth over hasty punishment.

Eureka is put on trial for allegedly eating the piglet, highlighting themes of justice and fairness.

The Wizard's test of the advisors by fire serves as a form of judgment, determining who advised the Princess wrongly.

Ozma insists on a fair trial for Eureka, appointing a defender and accuser, and convening a jury of animals and people.

## Evidence

- [dorothy-and-the-wizard-in-oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/dorothy-and-the-wizard-in-oz.md): Eureka is put on trial for allegedly eating the piglet, highlighting themes of justice and fairness.
- [vi-the-mangaboos-prove-dangerous](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/vi-the-mangaboos-prove-dangerous.md): The Wizard's test of the advisors by fire serves as a form of judgment, determining who advised the Princess wrongly.
- [xviii-the-trial-of-eureka-the-kitten](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xviii-the-trial-of-eureka-the-kitten.md): Ozma insists on a fair trial for Eureka, appointing a defender and accuser, and convening a jury of animals and people.
- [xix-the-wizard-performs-another-trick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xix-the-wizard-performs-another-trick.md): The chapter centers on a formal trial with a jury, prosecution, defense, and verdict, highlighting the importance of evidence and the fallibility of judgment.

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