Why is The Wizard of Oz an Epic?

Answer 1

there are certain elements that epics have. they need a hero, a quest, a sidekick, a helper, an antagonist, a magic weapon, and a magic item. the wizard of oz has all those.Dorothy is the hero. her quest is to get home. her sidekicks are the tinman, the scarecrow and the cowardly lion, the helpers are Glenda the good witch, the munchkins, the wizard, the antagonist is the wicked witch, then magic weapon is the witch's broom or the witchss looking orb thing, the magic objest is, ovbiously, the ruby red slippers.

Answer 2

That it tells of the achievements of and the events relevant to Dorothy is a reason why "The Wizard of Oz" is an epic.

Specifically, an epic recounts the deeds of and the happenings relating to the main hero, who is the main character, the holder of great powers and the doer of great deeds. The description fits "The Wizard of Oz" in that Dorothy Gale is the main character since the course of all action centers around her. Additionally, she can be said to be the albeit unknowing holder of great powers through her magic shoes and the doer of great deeds against two witches and for three traveling companions.