# Friendship and Loyalty in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

> Theme guide for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

Dorothy forms a deep bond with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion, and they remain loyal to her through dangers, helping each other overcome obstacles and ultimately achieving their goals together.

## Where it surfaces

- [III: How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_se/chapters/iii-how-dorothy-saved-the-scarecrow): Dorothy befriends the Scarecrow and agrees to help him, forming the first bond of her journey.
- [The Rescue of the Tin Woodman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_se/chapters/v-the-rescue-of-the-tin-woodman): Dorothy and the Scarecrow immediately help the Tin Woodman without hesitation, and he joins their quest, forming a loyal group.
- [VI: The Cowardly Lion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_se/chapters/vi-the-cowardly-lion): Dorothy protects Toto, and the group welcomes the Lion, forming bonds of mutual support.
- [VII: The Journey to the Great Oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_se/chapters/vii-the-journey-to-the-great-oz): The companions work together selflessly: the Scarecrow gathers nuts, the Lion carries them, and the Tin Woodman chops wood and builds a raft.
- [VIII: The Deadly Poppy Field](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_se/chapters/viii-the-deadly-poppy-field): The Scarecrow and Tin Woodman carry Dorothy through the deadly poppy field despite the danger, and the Stork selflessly rescues the Scarecrow.
- [The Queen of the Field Mice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_se/chapters/ix-the-queen-of-the-field-mice): The mice repay the Tin Woodman's kindness by helping rescue the Cowardly Lion, demonstrating loyalty and cooperation.
- [The Rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_se/chapters/xiii-the-rescue): Dorothy and her friends work together to rescue each other, demonstrating unwavering loyalty and the strength of their bond.
- [How the Balloon Was Launched](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_se/chapters/xvii-how-the-balloon-was-launched): Dorothy's refusal to leave without Toto demonstrates her loyalty, even at the cost of missing her chance to go with Oz.
- [Away to the South](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_se/chapters/xviii-away-to-the-south): The Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion all vow to stay with Dorothy and help her, demonstrating deep friendship and loyalty.
- [XIX: Attacked by the Fighting Trees](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_se/chapters/xix-attacked-by-the-fighting-trees): The companions work together to overcome the fighting trees, with the Tin Woodman using his axe to protect the group.
- [The Lion Becomes the King of Beasts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_se/chapters/xxi-the-lion-becomes-the-king-of-beasts): The Lion bids his comrades goodbye but promises to return to rule after ensuring Dorothy's safe journey, showing his loyalty to his friends.
- [The Country of the Quadlings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_se/chapters/xxii-the-country-of-the-quadlings): The companions support each other after failures, and the Winged Monkeys faithfully fulfill their final command, underscoring the bonds formed along the way.
- [Glinda the Good Witch Grants Dorothy's Wish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_se/chapters/xxiii-glinda-the-good-witch-grants-dorothy-s-wish): The emotional farewells and mutual gratitude highlight the deep bonds formed among Dorothy and her friends.

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