Ozma of Oz · Chapter
Dedication explained
The author dedicates the book to all the boys and girls who read his stories, with special mention to those named Dorothy.
What happens
The author dedicates the book to all the boys and girls who read his stories, with special mention to those named Dorothy.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Dorothy Gale
The dedication is especially addressed to readers named Dorothy, referencing the protagonist.
Key passages
“To all the boys and girls who read my stories—and especially to the Dorothys—this book is lovingly dedicated.”
This book is lovingly dedicated to all the children who read my stories, and particularly to those named Dorothy.
The author directly addresses his young audience and highlights the Dorothys among them.
