Ozma of Oz · Question
How does Ozma of Oz develop the theme of Leadership and Responsibility?
Answer
Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum develops Leadership and Responsibility across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
Ozma, as the ruler of Oz, takes on the dangerous mission to rescue the royal family of Ev, demonstrating responsible leadership, while the Princess Langwidere shirks her duties, contrasting good and poor governance.
Ozma takes charge of the expedition, making decisions and rallying her followers, showing her sense of duty as ruler.
Ozma demonstrates leadership by taking charge of the rescue mission and accepting the Nome King's risky challenge to free the royal family of Ev.
Ozma takes on the responsibility of freeing the royal family, and the Tin Woodman asserts his duty as commander to go next.
Evidence in the book
- The Royal Family of Ev
Ozma takes charge of the expedition, making decisions and rallying her followers, showing her sense of duty as ruler.
- The Nome King
Ozma demonstrates leadership by taking charge of the rescue mission and accepting the Nome King's risky challenge to free the royal family of Ev.
- XII: The Eleven Guesses
Ozma takes on the responsibility of freeing the royal family, and the Tin Woodman asserts his duty as commander to go next.
- The Fate of the Tin Woodman
Ozma leads the search for the Tin Woodman and commands the group's departure, while Dorothy takes decisive action to protect the party.
- The Emerald City
Ozma demonstrates wise and generous leadership, promoting Omby Amby and rewarding her companions.
