How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"I am a good witch, and the people love me. I am not as powerful as the wicked Witch who ruled here, or I should have set the people free myself." (2.22)
Interesting. The Good Witch of the North was somewhat powerless against the Wicked Witch of the East—the witch that Dorothy vanquished (albeit accidentally). Where does that place Dorothy in the power hierarchy? Does she deserve this position?
Quote #2
"Oz himself is the Great Wizard," answered the Witch, sinking her voice to a whisper. "He is more powerful than all the rest of us together. He lives in the City of Emeralds." (2.33)
Spoiler alert: Oz is actually one of the least powerful people in Oz. He just has people fooled, for now. Then again, the fact that he has a witch fooled, and that she thinks he is more powerful than all the witches together, well—that seems like some pretty serious power. Doesn't it?
Quote #3
"I have always thought myself very big and terrible; yet such small things as flowers came near to killing me, and such small animals as mice have saved my life. How strange it all is!" (10.4)
The Lion has a pretty good perspective here. Sometimes you can find great power in unexpected places. At the same time, the places you expect to find power don't necessarily have it.