# Home and Belonging in Ozma of Oz

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

Dorothy's journey is driven by a desire to return to her uncle Henry, and she ultimately chooses to leave the magical Land of Oz to care for him, underscoring the theme that home and family are central to one's sense of belonging.

## Where it surfaces

- [XIX: The King of Ev](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xix-the-king-of-ev): The return to Ev and the celebration of the new king emphasize the theme of homecoming and belonging.
- [The Emerald City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xx-the-emerald-city): Dorothy chooses to return to Oz, finding a sense of belonging and being made a Princess.
- [Dorothy's Magic Belt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xxi-dorothy-s-magic-belt): Dorothy chooses to return to her uncle despite the wonders of Oz, emphasizing the pull of home and family.

## Links

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