Ozma of Oz · Chapter
The Emerald City explained
Dorothy accepts Ozma's invitation to return to the Land of Oz.
What happens
Dorothy accepts Ozma's invitation to return to the Land of Oz. The party crosses the desert via magic carpet, passes through Munchkin territory, and travels the yellow brick road to the Emerald City. They are greeted by joyful citizens, meet Jinjur (now a contented dairy farmer), and visit the College of Art and Athletic Perfection. A grand reception and feast are held, during which Dorothy is made a Princess of Oz, Tiktok receives emerald bracelets, and the private Omby Amby is promoted to Captain General. The chapter ends with the Hungry Tiger having eaten everything and losing his appetite.
Themes in this chapter
Home and Belonging
Dorothy chooses to return to Oz, finding a sense of belonging and being made a Princess.
Leadership and Responsibility
Ozma demonstrates wise and generous leadership, promoting Omby Amby and rewarding her companions.
Friendship and Loyalty
Tiktok remains Dorothy's faithful follower, and the group celebrates together.
Characters to notice
- Dorothy Gale
Accepts Ozma's invitation to return to Oz; is made a Princess of Oz at the feast.
- Ozma
Leads the party back to Oz, greets subjects, hosts a grand reception, and promotes Omby Amby.
- Billina
Invited by Ozma to visit Oz; sits at Ozma's left during the feast and eats from a jeweled platter.
- Tik-Tok
Accompanies Dorothy as her faithful follower; receives emerald bracelets at the reception.
- Scarecrow
Popular favorite; receives a silver jar of complexion powder at the feast.
- Tin Woodman
Given a new diamond-studded axe; sits at the feast with flowers.
- Hungry Tiger
Attends the feast on a golden platter; eats all the food and then loses his appetite.
- Jinjur
Now married and contented, milking cows; meets the party and explains her husband's black eye.
Key passages
“Dorothy decided to accept Ozma’s invitation to return with her to the Land of Oz.”
Dorothy chose to go back to Oz with Ozma.
Sets the chapter's main action in motion.
“I’ve married a man who owns nine cows, and now I am happy and contented and willing to lead a quiet life and mind my own business.”
Jinjur says she married a man with nine cows and is now content to live quietly.
Shows Jinjur's transformation from rebel to peaceful farmer.
“Somewhere or somehow, I’ve actually lost my appetite!”
The Hungry Tiger declares he has lost his appetite after eating everything.
Humorous conclusion to the feast.