# How does Ozma of Oz develop the theme of Friendship and Loyalty?

> Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum

## Answer

Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum develops Friendship and Loyalty across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The story emphasizes the importance of friendship and loyalty through Dorothy's reunions with old friends like the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, and her willingness to risk danger to help them and the royal family of Ev.

Baum responds to readers' affection for Dorothy and her friends, emphasizing the bond between characters and the author's loyalty to his audience.

Dorothy's bond with Billina and the Oz characters demonstrates unwavering loyalty and teamwork.

Dorothy and Billina form a quick bond of companionship and mutual support while stranded.

## Evidence

- [author-s-note](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/author-s-note.md): Baum responds to readers' affection for Dorothy and her friends, emphasizing the bond between characters and the author's loyalty to his audience.
- [ozma-of-oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/ozma-of-oz.md): Dorothy's bond with Billina and the Oz characters demonstrates unwavering loyalty and teamwork.
- [ii-the-yellow-hen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/ii-the-yellow-hen.md): Dorothy and Billina form a quick bond of companionship and mutual support while stranded.
- [vii-ozma-of-oz-to-the-rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/vii-ozma-of-oz-to-the-rescue.md): Dorothy's old friends from Oz—the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion—join Ozma's expedition to save her, showing unwavering loyalty.
- [viii-the-hungry-tiger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/viii-the-hungry-tiger.md): Dorothy's warm reunions with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion highlight the bonds of friendship.
- [xiii-the-nome-king-laughs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xiii-the-nome-king-laughs.md): The Scarecrow grieves for the Tin Woodman, and Dorothy worries about Billina, showing deep bonds among the adventurers.
- [xix-the-king-of-ev](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xix-the-king-of-ev.md): The characters' joy at reuniting with the Tin Woodman and their mutual support highlights deep bonds.
- [xx-the-emerald-city](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xx-the-emerald-city.md): Tiktok remains Dorothy's faithful follower, and the group celebrates together.

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