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

Answer 1

You can argue a lot of these, but here they are:

Bravery

Friendship

Loyalty

Trust

Power

Good vs. Evil

Honesty

Empathy

Family

Compassion

Love

Answer 2

Don't judge a book by it's cover because not everything is what it seems. The students of Hogwarts judge Harry and blame him for being the heir of Slytherin just because he can speak parseltongue and was found near several of the attacks. Those who knew Harry well know he would never do such a thing.

Everybody deserves respect. In this book the theme of blood purity really begins. Harry cannot see how being muggle-born is such a bad thing. He also treats Dobby with respect and helps to free him, something that shocks Dobby who is used to being treated like vermin.

One lesson is not to lie or cheat, as it can literally backfire on you. Another is to trust yourself, even when no one else does. Yet another is to carry on when you know you're doing the right thing, even if it makes you look bad.

Answer 3

That wrongs can be righted in the book and that you must be careful what you wish for in the film are the morals of "The Wizard of Oz."

Specifically, a moral lesson refers to what is learned from an experience with right and wrong and with good and bad. In the original 1900 book edition, Dorothy Gale rights the wrong done to herself by the cyclone and those done to her friends the Lion, the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman as well as to the Munchkins and the Winkies. But in the beloved 1939 film version, Dorothy wishes for a dream life over the rainbow and discovers that life in Kansas at Uncle Henry's and Aunt Em's farmhouse is all that she wants and needs.

Answer 4

This lesson can be summarized by the saying, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. The sorcerer's apprentice knew enough to cast a spell and animate the brooms, but didn't know enough to be able to control or stop what he had started. He had a little knowledge but not enough knowledge. Another way of putting this would be, if you don't know what you are doing, don't do it.