Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz · Theme

Home and Belonging

How Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz develops Home and Belonging.

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.

Where it surfaces

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.