Wizard of Oz Fact #120: Dorothy's Journey as Coming of Age
Literary scholars analyze Dorothy’s journey from Kansas to Oz as a classic coming-of-age narrative. Her travels, encounters with diverse characters, and ultimate return home represent the process of growing up and gaining self-knowledge: a theme explored across numerous Oz adaptations.
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