My Perspectives: The Wizard of Oz

How is the narrator’s point of view developed in paragraph 2 of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?”

• Only actions and words are described to allow readers to view the story in their own way.

• The character’s actions and inner motivations are explained by the narrator.

• Only Dorothy’s thoughts and feelings are highlighted to draw attention to her as the main character.

What is Dorothy's FIRST opinion of the Lion?

• She feels that he is a threat to her and her friends.

• She feels confused as to why there is a lion is the forest.

• She feels that he could be a good addition to their group.

Which quotation from “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” supports Dorothy's opinion of the Lion?

• “I didn’t bite him,” said the Lion, as he rubbed his nose with his paw…” (Paragraph 4)

• “...heedless of danger, rushed forward and slapped the Lion upon his nose as hard as she could…” (Paragraph 2)

How does Dorothy's perspective about the Lion change from the beginning of the story to the end?

• At first Dorothy is afraid of the lion but then she becomes angry with him after he hurts her friends.

• At first Dorothy feels sorry for the Lion but then she becomes hateful towards him since he does not help himself.

• At first Dorothy is afraid of the lion but then she realizes he is a coward and she feels sorry for him.

What does the Lion mean when he says “...it made a cold shiver run down my back” in paragraph 12 of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?"

• The feeling of his claws on the Tinman made him cringe.

• The temperature outside made the Lion feel very cold.

What does the Lion mean when he asks Dorothy “What is that little animal you are so tender of” in paragraph 12?

• He is asking who toto is and why Dorothy is so protective of him.

• He is asking why Toto is so sensitive.

• He is asking her if she likes her dog Toto or not.

What does the author mean when he describes the Lion “for he was as big as a small horse” in paragraph 16?

• The Lion was acting like a baby horse.

• The Lion was large.

• The Lion was actually a horse.

Why is it strange that the Lion is considered a coward?

• He is afraid of everything so he acts like a coward.

• He is supposed to be one of the most fierce animals in the forest so he should act that way.

What does the Scarecrow mean when he says that the Lion is “The King of the Beasts” in paragraph 19?

• He is considered one of the most timid animals in the forest so he is called “King of the Beasts.”

• Lions are typically one of the most ferocious animals in the forest so they are called “King of the Beasts.”

• The lion tells all the other animals what to do so they call him “King of the Beasts.”

What motivation do the characters share in “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?”

• They are seeking something missing from their lives.

• They are searching for a resolution to their disagreements.

• They are each seeking protection.