Wizard Of Oz Coming Of Age Analysis
Essay Question #2
The Travelling Companions
In most coming-of-age stories the hero is usually accompanied by friends that help him accomplish his journey. In Baum, L. Frank “The Wizard of Oz”, Dorothy meets three characters that help her find the wizard, defeat the wicked witch and return home. In this journey, every character helps her to grow up and understand why she needs a brain, a heart and courage. The journey would not have been possible without her three companions. The intelligence of the Scarecrow, the love of the Tin Man and the courage of Cowardly Lion represent three fact of Dorothy herself.
The Scarecrow was important in Dorothy’s quest because of his intelligence. At first, she met him hanging near a farm and she spoke to him. She found out that he had no self confidence because the Scarecrow thought of himself as not intelligent. Through out the story, the Scarecrow was the one who came up with bright ideas. For example, he has “been thinking what was best to be done” (49) to escape from the Kalidahs. Dorothy learned how to …show more content…
He thought he had no feelings and can’t be happy without his heart. Furthermore, we found out that he was delicate when it comes to hurting a creature. When the mice were about to get attacked by the wildcat, he felt sorry for them and helped them. The wood man said sadly that he had no heart and he was “careful to help all those who may need a friend, even if it happens to be only a mouse” (60). They were thankful to him and decided to help him to save the Cowardly Lion. His love helped them during the journey. Dorothy learned from the Tin Man how to love and help others. When Dorothy saw the beautiful princess of the China Country, she wanted to take her home with her, but when the princess told her that she would be unhappy Dorothy said that she “would not make you unhappy for all the world” (151). The Tin Wood Man taught her
The Travelling Companions
In most coming-of-age stories the hero is usually accompanied by friends that help him accomplish his journey. In Baum, L. Frank “The Wizard of Oz”, Dorothy meets three characters that help her find the wizard, defeat the wicked witch and return home. In this journey, every character helps her to grow up and understand why she needs a brain, a heart and courage. The journey would not have been possible without her three companions. The intelligence of the Scarecrow, the love of the Tin Man and the courage of Cowardly Lion represent three fact of Dorothy herself.
The Scarecrow was important in Dorothy’s quest because of his intelligence. At first, she met him hanging near a farm and she spoke to him. She found out that he had no self confidence because the Scarecrow thought of himself as not intelligent. Through out the story, the Scarecrow was the one who came up with bright ideas. For example, he has “been thinking what was best to be done” (49) to escape from the Kalidahs. Dorothy learned how to …show more content…
He thought he had no feelings and can’t be happy without his heart. Furthermore, we found out that he was delicate when it comes to hurting a creature. When the mice were about to get attacked by the wildcat, he felt sorry for them and helped them. The wood man said sadly that he had no heart and he was “careful to help all those who may need a friend, even if it happens to be only a mouse” (60). They were thankful to him and decided to help him to save the Cowardly Lion. His love helped them during the journey. Dorothy learned from the Tin Man how to love and help others. When Dorothy saw the beautiful princess of the China Country, she wanted to take her home with her, but when the princess told her that she would be unhappy Dorothy said that she “would not make you unhappy for all the world” (151). The Tin Wood Man taught her