Ozma of Oz · Question
How does Ozma of Oz develop the theme of Courage and Adventure?
Answer
Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum develops Courage and Adventure across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
Dorothy and her companions repeatedly face perilous situations—storms, the Wheelers, the Nome King's enchantments—with bravery and a spirit of adventure, showing that courage comes from facing challenges despite fear.
Dorothy displays remarkable bravery and resourcefulness when she is swept overboard, clinging to the chicken-coop and maintaining her composure despite the danger.
Ozma leads a daring rescue across the deadly desert to free Dorothy and the royal family of Ev, demonstrating bravery and determination.
The characters willingly face the dangerous journey to the Nome King's domain to rescue the enslaved royal family, demonstrating bravery despite personal risks.
Evidence in the book
- The Girl in the Chicken-Coop
Dorothy displays remarkable bravery and resourcefulness when she is swept overboard, clinging to the chicken-coop and maintaining her composure despite the danger.
- VII: Ozma of Oz to the Rescue
Ozma leads a daring rescue across the deadly desert to free Dorothy and the royal family of Ev, demonstrating bravery and determination.
- The Royal Family of Ev
The characters willingly face the dangerous journey to the Nome King's domain to rescue the enslaved royal family, demonstrating bravery despite personal risks.
- The Giant with the Hammer
The characters must summon courage to dash under the giant's hammer, facing a dangerous obstacle on their quest.
- The Nome King
The group ventures into the Nome King's underground kingdom, facing magical dangers and the possibility of enchantment.
- XII: The Eleven Guesses
Ozma boldly accepts the dangerous challenge despite the risk of enslavement, demonstrating true courage.
- XIII: The Nome King Laughs
Despite the loss of companions to transformation, Dorothy and the remaining group press on, facing the unknown dangers of the Nome King's palace.
- XIV: Dorothy Tries to Be Brave
Dorothy tries to be brave despite her fears as she enters the palace to face the Nome King's enchantments.
