The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Lyman Frank Baum
Contributed by Sharon Fleming
Chapter 18
Summary

Dorothy was somehow happy that she did not need to float around in the balloon. She, however, needs to get back to Kansas. The Scarecrow offers a request to summon the Flying Monkeys. When the Monkeys come, they explain that they cannot leave the Land of Oz. The Soldier who had green whiskers offers that she seeks help from Ginda, who is the Good Witch. The Witch rules Quadlings which is the Land in the South. Although the road to the South is straight, it is dangerous. Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow, and Tin Woodman decide to go along with Dorothy. Dorothy thanks them and they decide to leave the next morning.

Analysis

Baum introduces the fourth witch in the Land of Oz. Dorothy kills two Witches in opposite ways. When her house falls on the Witch of the East, it makes her dry up and die. He, however, kills the witch of the west by pouring water on her. Dorothy has also managed to kills two witches that were considered bad in the land.

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