What is the moral lesson of 'The Wizard of Oz?

Answer 1

That there's no place like home is what Dorothy Gale learns from her experience in the beautiful, enchanted, magical land of Oz. She realizes that all that she needs and wants may be found among her family, and in her family's farmhouse.Specifically, she states that she needs to look in her own back yard when she wants something. If she can't find it there, then it's not worth going after.

Answer 2

It's important first to look within one's own capabilities, powers and resources when confronted with a challenge, conflict, crisis, or dilemma. For sometimes one already has the means to solve life's problems, and to realize one's dreams, needs and wishes. Sometimes what looks like a solution to problems, or a realization of one's dreams, is an illusion. It's important to beware of the mirrors and smoke of humbugs, and the quick-fix solutions of puffing. For both may be accompanied by hidden agendas or deadly price tags. For example, in the original book and in the 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy Gale, her pet dog Toto, and their friends the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion are told that requests to the Wizard of Oz must be paid for by killing the Wicked Witch of the West, according to the book; or bringing back her broomstick, according to the film. But the kindness of strangers, and of outside sources, isn't necessarily unreliable. For example, Glinda the Good Witch gives help. Also, she helpfully explains that Dorothy always has had the means, on her own person and within herself, to get back home to Kansas. Like the Wizard, she asks a price. But it's neither deadly nor distasteful. For it's the Golden Cap, to be used to the benefit of Dorothy's three friends, and then to the freedom of the Winged Monkeys. Regarding the Winged Monkeys, and indeed the Wizard and the enslaved Winkies, people can change for the better. People may not be at their best when they're worrying about becoming debt-free, such as the Monkeys; changing employers, such as the Winkies; or getting back home, such as the Wizard. But it's also important not to underestimate the devious powers of a hardhearted antagonist. For example, the Wicked Witch of the West wants the Slippers of the Wicked Witch of the East that are in Dorothy's possession. So she makes Dorothy trip over a metal rod that can be seen by witches, but not by humans. Nasty! Despite the previous, and also because of it, it's important to cherish family, friends, and home. For the team of which one is a member is the support base for swapping knowledge, surviving formative experiences, setting the bar ever higher, and enjoying the good times.

Answer 3

Appreciation for what she has is Dorothy's lesson in "The Wizard of Oz."

Specifically, life is hard on the Kansas plains. But even the more beautiful, lush and vibrant lands of Oz have their share of problems, made worse by the special powers of wicked witches. So Dorothy appreciates her friendships with Glinda, the Lion, the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, but never gives up on getting back to the Kansas home where her heart truly is.

Answer 4

the lesson is that you should never fallow the yellow brick road

Answer 5

That, there's no place like home.