# Dorothy — The Road to Oz character guide > Dorothy in The Road to Oz by L. Frank Baum. **Role:** major **Also known as:** little Dorothy, Princess Dorothy **First appearance:** 0001-the-road-to-oz ## Snapshot A Kansas girl who has grown so used to fairy adventures that she barely blinks when a wrong turn lands her in Foxville instead of Butterfield. ## Who they are Dorothy has become a personage in Oz — Princess Ozma's friend, known to every fox and donkey king she meets — yet she still measures the world by Aunt Em's farm and Uncle Henry's ten-acre lot. When the shaggy man asks directions and she steps out to point the way, she loses the road home in fifteen minutes and takes the detour with more curiosity than alarm. Her easy trust and her habit of treating talking beasts as ordinary neighbors make her the hinge of the whole wandering party. ## Relationships ### [Shaggy Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/shaggy_man) _friendship_ Dorothy and the Shaggy Man are close traveling companions, with Dorothy showing kindness and guiding him on his journey to Oz. ### [Button-Bright](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/button_bright) _friendship_ Button-Bright is a lost boy who becomes Dorothy's loyal and curious companion during their adventures. ### [Toto](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/toto) _family_ Toto is Dorothy's beloved pet dog and constant companion, treated as a loyal family member. ### [King Dox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/king_dox) _social_ Dorothy meets King Dox, the ruler of Foxville, and interacts with him as a polite visitor to his kingdom. ### [Tin Woodman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/tin_woodman) _friendship_ Dorothy and the Tin Woodman are old friends, with the Tin Woodman offering hospitality and aid during her journey. ### [Johnny Dooit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/johnny_dooit) _friendship_ Dorothy meets Johnny Dooit, a helpful magical handyman who assists the group with construction tasks. ### [Billina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/billina) _friendship_ Billina, a talking hen, is a loyal companion to Dorothy, offering advice and company on their journey. ### [Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/scarecrow) _friendship_ Dorothy and the Scarecrow are dear old friends, with the Scarecrow providing wisdom and warmth. ### [Jack Pumpkinhead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/jack_pumpkinhead) _friendship_ Dorothy meets Jack Pumpkinhead, a friendly and somewhat comical character, and they share a pleasant interaction. ### [Wizard of Oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/wizard_of_oz) _friendship_ Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz are old friends, with the Wizard often helping her with magic and advice. ### [Shaggy Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/shaggy_man) _friendship_ Dorothy and the Shaggy Man are close traveling companions, with Dorothy showing kindness and guiding him on his journey to Oz. ### [Shaggy Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/shaggy_man) _friendship_ Dorothy and the Shaggy Man are close traveling companions, with Dorothy showing kindness and guiding him on his journey to Oz. ## In the story ### [To My Readers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/to-my-readers) Mentioned as the protagonist of the requested adventures. ### [The Road to Oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/the-road-to-oz) The main protagonist, traveling to Oz. ### [The Way to Butterfield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/i-the-way-to-butterfield) Dorothy tries to help the Shaggy Man find the road to Butterfield but becomes lost herself. ### [Dorothy Meets Button-Bright](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/ii-dorothy-meets-button-bright) Dorothy meets Button-Bright and tries to learn about him, but grows frustrated by his lack of answers. ### [A Queer Village](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/iii-a-queer-village) Travels with the group, recognizes the fox king from the carved head, and learns she is in a fairy adventure. ### [King Dox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/iv-king-dox) Guests of King Dox; promises to ask Ozma to invite the King to the birthday celebration. ### [The Rainbow's Daughter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/v-the-rainbow-s-daughter) Leads the group and comforts Polychrome, offering friendship and guidance. ### [The City of Beasts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/vi-the-city-of-beasts) Shares a picnic lunch, explains the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman to the group, and shows curiosity about the donkey city. ### [The Shaggy Man's Transformation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/vii-the-shaggy-man-s-transformation) Leads the group through Dunkiton, negotiates with King Kik-a-bray for supper and lodging, and promises to ask Ozma for an invitation to the birthday celebration. ### [VIII: The Musicker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/viii-the-musicker) Dorothy leads the group, comments on the musicker's music, and decides to continue the journey. ### [IX: Facing the Scoodlers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/ix-facing-the-scoodlers) Leads the group through the rocky terrain, comforts Button-Bright, and suggests using the Magic Belt. ### [X: Escaping the Soup-Kettle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/x-escaping-the-soup-kettle) Helps in the escape by running with Toto and Polychrome; stands before the Shaggy Man as he empties a potato sack. ### [XI: Johnny Dooit Does It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xi-johnny-dooit-does-it) Dorothy leads the group and asks Polychrome about magic, then eagerly summons Johnny Dooit through the Shaggy Man. ### [The Deadly Desert Crossed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xii-the-deadly-desert-crossed) Dorothy travels in the sand-boat with Toto, is thrown clear in the crash, and confirms they are in the Land of Oz. ### [XIII: The Truth Pond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xiii-the-truth-pond) Explains the geography of Oz and the history of the Winkies; comforts Button-Bright and celebrates the restoration. ### [Tik-Tok and Billina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xiv-tik-tok-and-billina) Reunites with old friends Tik-tok and Billina, introduces them to her new companions, and leads the group toward the Emerald City. ### [The Emperor’s Tin Castle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xv-the-emperor-s-tin-castle) Delighted to find a tin statue of herself and Toto; warmly welcomed by the Tin Woodman. ### [Visiting the Pumpkin-Field](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xvi-visiting-the-pumpkin-field) Leads the group to Jack Pumpkinhead's field and expresses concern over the graves she finds. ### [The Royal Chariot Arrives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xvii-the-royal-chariot-arrives) Reunites with the Cowardly Lion and Hungry Tiger, introduces Polychrome to them. ### [The Emerald City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xviii-the-emerald-city) Leads the group into the Emerald City, greets Jellia Jamb, and explains her dual life as a princess in Oz and a country girl in Kansas. ### [The Shaggy Man's Welcome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xix-the-shaggy-man-s-welcome) Dresses in a grey gown with silver embroidery and goes to the drawing-room with Button-Bright and Toto. ### [Princess Ozma of Oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xx-princess-ozma-of-oz) Embraces Ozma joyfully, expresses surprise at Ozma's involvement in her journey, and presents the Shaggy Man to the Princess. ### [Dorothy Receives the Guests](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xxi-dorothy-receives-the-guests) Hosts breakfast and receives guests in Ozma's place. ### [Important Arrivals](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xxii-important-arrivals) Dorothy welcomes the guests and is thanked by King Dox for securing his invitation. She also interacts with Santa Claus and helps coordinate the arrivals. ### [The Grand Banquet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xxiii-the-grand-banquet) Present at the banquet; the Wizard conjures a pie for her from which nine tiny piglets leap out and dance. ### [The Birthday Celebration](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xxiv-the-birthday-celebration) Walks arm in arm with the Scarecrow in the procession and later returns to Kansas via the Magic Belt. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/dorothy - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters