The theme of friendship is strongly evident throughout the film and is seen mainly in the four characters, Scarecrow, Tin man, Lion and Dorothy. These characters portray the theme of friendship as they prove that friends matter above all.

"It's not where you go it's who you meet along the way."

This quote sums up the theme of friendship in the wizard of oz nicely. Friendship is quite important, as it keeps the gang together through thick and thin. Each of the characters sacrifices something to help one another.

This is what helps then make it through the journey alive. Overall the theme of friendship conquers all in the land of oz.

The theme of home is evident throughout the film the wizard of oz and is what drives Dorothy on her quest. The theme of home is channelled through many characters such as Aunt Em.

Aunt Em is a beacon of home for Dorothy, she constantly refers to Aunt Em with quotes like:

"The four travellers passed a sleepless night, each thinking of the gift Oz had promised to bestow on him. Dorothy fell asleep only once, and then she dreamed she was in Kansas, where Aunt Em was telling her how glad she was to have her little girl at home again." - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

This quote is showing Dorothy's desire to get home and back to Aunt Em. Dorothy gets driven by the thought of Aunt Em missing her, and will do anything to get back home.

Overall the theme home is inevitably one of the most important themes in the wizard of oz, driving Dorothy to complete her quest.

The theme good vs evil is visible throughout the film, although the line between it is not very clear. A good example of this is the Wizard of oz, the Wizard is a confusing character, the line between good and evil is blurred.

"Oh, no, my dear; I'm really a very good man, but I'm a very bad Wizard, I must admit." - The Wizard of Oz, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

He is a natural leader and helps the munchkins by building the emerald city, yet he lies about being great and powerful to gain the munchkins following, everything he does is for self gain.

The wizard will think only of himself in a dire situation but also cares for his people making sure they are always happy.

In conclusion the theme good vs evil can be strongly seen in the Wizard's character, the line between good and evil is not clear in the land of oz.