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Leadership and Responsibility

How Ozma of Oz develops Leadership and Responsibility.

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.

Where it surfaces

  • 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.