My Perspectives: The Wizard of Oz

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

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

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

• The story is told through Dorothy’s eyes so that readers see the world from her perspective.

• 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 sorry for him and his situation.

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

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

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

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.

• At first Dorothy is scared of the Lion and by the end of the story she is still afraid of 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 temperature outside made the Lion feel very cold.

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

• The Tinman made the Lion feel uncomfortable by being made of tin.

• The Lion feels a pain in his back from being slapped by Dorothy.

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 her if she likes her dog Toto or not.

• He is asking Dorothy why she cares about her friends.

• He is asking why Toto is so sensitive.

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

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 actually a horse.

• The Lion was acting like a baby horse.

• The Lion was large.

• The Lion was tiny.

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

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

• He tells everyone he is brave, so he should not act like a coward.

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

• It is not strange that he is a coward.

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

• He is in charge of the kingdom of the forests and sits on a throne so he is called “King of the Beasts”.

• 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 each seeking protection.

• They are searching for their lost homes.

• They are seeking something missing from their lives.

• They are searching for a resolution to their disagreements.

Read paragraph 30 from “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”

30 “Then if you don’t mind, I’ll go with you,” said the Lion. “for my life is simply unbearable without a bit of courage.”

Which paragraph from “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” explains what the Lion means by this statement? (You must go back to the story and check)

• Paragraph 6

• Paragraph 12

• Paragraph 16

• Paragraph 20