# Friendship and Loyalty in Ozma of Oz

> Theme guide for Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

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.

## Where it surfaces

- [Author's Note](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/author-s-note): 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): Dorothy's bond with Billina and the Oz characters demonstrates unwavering loyalty and teamwork.
- [The Yellow Hen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/ii-the-yellow-hen): 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): 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): 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): 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): The characters' joy at reuniting with the Tin Woodman and their mutual support highlights deep bonds.
- [The Emerald City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xx-the-emerald-city): Tiktok remains Dorothy's faithful follower, and the group celebrates together.
- [Dorothy's Magic Belt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xxi-dorothy-s-magic-belt): Dorothy's bond with Ozma and her Oz friends is shown through their sorrowful farewell and the agreement to stay in touch via the magic picture.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/themes/friendship_and_loyalty
- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/themes