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The Wizard of Oz: A Character Analysis of Dorothy
Summary: Discusses The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Analyzes the character of Dorothy and explores her standing as the story's hero. Provides examples of her heroism from the novel.
When you think about the Wizard of Oz, the first thing that you probably think about is the character Dorothy because she was the hero. Dorothy's home is in Kansas where she lives with Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. She only considers herself as an ordinary girl, but she is more. She liberates or improves nearly everyone who comes into contact with her. Not only does she help the scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, she defeats the wicked Witch of the West. Throughout the journey that Dorothy had to make to get back home, she made many friends, went through hardships, and followed her guide to achieve her goal.
When a twister comes and picks up Dorothy's house, she ends up in the Land of Oz. The Land of Oz is different and not what she is familiar with, in that case, she starts out to...
This section contains 592 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |