# Identity and Transformation in Ozma of Oz

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

Characters are transformed into objects (ornaments, animals) by the Nome King, and the Princess Langwidere changes heads at will, exploring themes of selfhood, change, and the search for one's true identity.

## Where it surfaces

- [The Heads of Langwidere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/vi-the-heads-of-langwidere): Princess Langwidere's ability to change heads at will explores themes of identity and the superficial nature of beauty.
- [Purple, Green, and Gold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xvi-purple-green-and-gold): Multiple characters are transformed into ornaments and grasshoppers, then restored to their true forms, emphasizing the theme of hidden identity.

## Links

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