Dorothy

Scarecrow

Dorothy and the Scarecrow form a deep, loyal friendship as they journey together, with the Scarecrow seeking brains and Dorothy seeking home.

Wicked Witch of the West

The Wicked Witch of the West is Dorothy's primary antagonist, relentlessly pursuing her to steal the ruby slippers.

Tin Woodman

Dorothy and the Tin Woodman share a caring, supportive friendship as he joins her quest to find a heart.

Cowardly Lion

The Cowardly Lion becomes a devoted friend to Dorothy, protecting her despite his own fears.

Oz

Oz acts as a powerful but deceptive ruler whom Dorothy seeks out for help returning to Kansas.

Wildcat

Dorothy and the Wildcat (likely the Hungry Tiger or a similar creature) share a bond of mutual aid during their adventures.

Toto

Toto is Dorothy's beloved pet and constant companion, representing her only link to home in Oz.

Winged Monkeys

The Winged Monkeys initially serve the Wicked Witch and attack Dorothy, but later obey her due to the Golden Cap's power.

Aunt Em

Aunt Em is Dorothy's loving guardian back in Kansas, representing the home and family Dorothy longs to return to.

Munchkins

Dorothy meets the Munchkins upon arriving in Oz, who greet her as a liberator after her house kills the Wicked Witch of the East.

Scarecrow

Dorothy and the Scarecrow form a deep, loyal friendship as they journey together, with the Scarecrow seeking brains and Dorothy seeking home.

Scarecrow

Dorothy and the Scarecrow form a deep, loyal friendship as they journey together, with the Scarecrow seeking brains and Dorothy seeking home.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The protagonist who is carried to Oz by a cyclone and seeks to return to Kansas.

The Cyclone

The protagonist, an orphan living with her aunt and uncle on the Kansas prairie. She is carried away by the cyclone while trying to reach the cellar.

The Council with the Munchkins

Dorothy awakens in Oz, learns of the Wicked Witch's death, receives the silver shoes, and is advised to seek Oz's help to return home.

III: How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow

Prepares for the journey, puts on silver shoes, meets the Scarecrow, and agrees to take him to Oz.

The Road Through the Forest

Leads the journey, shares her story of Kansas, and expresses the sentiment 'There is no place like home.'

The Rescue of the Tin Woodman

Leads the rescue of the Tin Woodman by finding and applying oil to his joints; worries about food for herself and Toto.

VI: The Cowardly Lion

Slaps the Lion to protect Toto and invites the Lion to join the group.

VII: The Journey to the Great Oz

Leads the group, cares for Toto, and relies on her friends for food and transport.

VIII: The Deadly Poppy Field

Falls asleep from the poppy scent; carried to safety by the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman.

The Queen of the Field Mice

Wakes from her sleep, meets the Queen of the Field Mice, and thanks the mice for saving the Lion.

X: The Guardian of the Gate

Leads the group to the Emerald City, insists on seeing Oz, and expresses her desire to return to Kansas.

XI: The Wonderful City of Oz

Dorothy meets Oz as a giant Head and is told she must kill the Wicked Witch of the West to return to Kansas.

The Search for the Wicked Witch

Captured and enslaved by the Wicked Witch, she secretly feeds the Lion and ultimately melts the Witch with water.

The Rescue

Leads the rescue of the Lion, Tin Woodman, and Scarecrow; frees the Winkies; decides to return to the Emerald City.

The Winged Monkeys

Uses the Golden Cap to summon the Winged Monkeys and learns the history of their servitude.

XV: The Discovery of Oz, the Terrible

Demands Oz keep his promise to return her to Kansas; melts the Wicked Witch of the West.

The Magic Art of the Great Humbug

Observes the Scarecrow's transformation and remains kind, saying she liked him as he was.

How the Balloon Was Launched

Longs to return to Kansas; helps sew the balloon; is left behind when she stops to find Toto.

Away to the South

Weeps at losing hope to return to Kansas but is glad she didn't go in the balloon; seeks help from Winged Monkeys and then decides to journey to Glinda.

XIX: Attacked by the Fighting Trees

Leads the group south, hopeful of returning home, and forgives Oz for not keeping his promise.

XX: The Dainty China Country

Leads the group through the china country, feels remorse for the damage caused, and shows compassion by not taking the china Princess away.

The Lion Becomes the King of Beasts

Travels with the group through the forest and is initially afraid of the gathered animals.

The Country of the Quadlings

Leads the group, uses the Golden Cap to summon the Winged Monkeys for the last time, and asks directions to Glinda's castle.

Glinda the Good Witch Grants Dorothy's Wish

Dorothy washes up, tells her story to Glinda, and learns the Silver Shoes can take her home. She bids an emotional farewell to her friends and returns to Kansas.

Home Again

Returns home and is embraced by Aunt Em.