The Wonderful Wizard of Oz · Chapter
Home Again explained
Dorothy returns to her Kansas home and is joyfully reunited with Aunt Em, expressing her happiness at being back.
What happens
Dorothy returns to her Kansas home and is joyfully reunited with Aunt Em, expressing her happiness at being back.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Resolution.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological low point where all four…
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Follow the arc while readingThemes in this chapter
- Home and Belonging
Dorothy's return emphasizes the comfort and joy of being home.
Characters to notice
Key passages
“My darling child! ... Where in the world did you come from?”
Aunt Em exclaims in surprise and delight at Dorothy's sudden appearance.
Aunt Em's reaction highlights the unexpectedness of Dorothy's return.
“From the Land of Oz ... And oh, Aunt Em! I’m so glad to be at home again!”
Dorothy explains her origin and expresses her happiness at being back.
Dorothy's words underscore the theme of homecoming.
