# Home Again explained — The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

> Chapter companion for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

## What happens

Dorothy returns to her Kansas home and is joyfully reunited with Aunt Em, expressing her happiness at being back.

## Themes in this chapter

### Home and Belonging

Dorothy's return emphasizes the comfort and joy of being home.

## Character check-ins

### Dorothy

Returns home and is embraced by Aunt Em.

### Aunt Em

Sees Dorothy running toward her and welcomes her with kisses.

### Toto

Returns with Dorothy to Kansas.

## Key lines

> My darling child! ... Where in the world did you come from?

Aunt Em exclaims in surprise and delight at Dorothy's sudden appearance.

_Aunt Em's reaction highlights the unexpectedness of Dorothy's return._

> From the Land of Oz ... And oh, Aunt Em! I’m so glad to be at home again!

Dorothy explains her origin and expresses her happiness at being back.

_Dorothy's words underscore the theme of homecoming._

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