# How does Ozma of Oz develop the theme of Leadership and Responsibility?

> Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum

## 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

- [ix-the-royal-family-of-ev](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/ix-the-royal-family-of-ev.md): Ozma takes charge of the expedition, making decisions and rallying her followers, showing her sense of duty as ruler.
- [xi-the-nome-king](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xi-the-nome-king.md): 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xii-the-eleven-guesses.md): Ozma takes on the responsibility of freeing the royal family, and the Tin Woodman asserts his duty as commander to go next.
- [xviii-the-fate-of-the-tin-woodman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xviii-the-fate-of-the-tin-woodman.md): Ozma leads the search for the Tin Woodman and commands the group's departure, while Dorothy takes decisive action to protect the party.
- [xx-the-emerald-city](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xx-the-emerald-city.md): Ozma demonstrates wise and generous leadership, promoting Omby Amby and rewarding her companions.

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