# Friendship and Loyalty in Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz

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

The story emphasizes the bonds between Dorothy, the Wizard, Zeb, and the animals, who support each other through perilous adventures and rely on old friends like Ozma and the Scarecrow for rescue and welcome.

## Where it surfaces

- [To My Readers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/to-my-readers): Baum expresses deep gratitude and loyalty to his young readers, emphasizing the reciprocal bond between author and audience.
- [Ozma Uses the Magic Belt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xiv-ozma-uses-the-magic-belt): Dorothy's promise to save her friends and Ozma's faithful use of magic to rescue them.
- [Old Friends Are Reunited](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xv-old-friends-are-reunited): The warm reunions between Dorothy, the Wizard, and their old friends highlight enduring bonds.
- [XVI: Jim, the Cab-Horse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xvi-jim-the-cab-horse): The Lion and Tiger befriend Jim for Dorothy's sake, and Dorothy's warm reunion with her animal friends underscores loyalty.
- [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): Dorothy's distress over Eureka's fate and the Wizard's trick to save the kitten demonstrate loyalty to friends.
- [The Wizard Performs Another Trick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xix-the-wizard-performs-another-trick): Dorothy's steadfast support for Eureka and the Tin Woodman's defense of the kitten demonstrate loyalty and care among friends.
- [Zeb Returns to the Ranch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xx-zeb-returns-to-the-ranch): The farewell gathering highlights the bonds formed between the travelers and the Oz inhabitants, with promises to return.

## Links

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- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/themes