Toto
Toto may be a dog, but he is certainly Dorothy's best friend, not an inanimate object. The fact of the matter is that while the other characters are, in essence, with Dorothy the whole time, Toto is never-changing. Toto is the one who goes through the entire journey. Toto is the reason things happen. He brings the friends to rescue Dorothy. He discovers the wizard. Toto matters. Toto is the best friend we all want. He is the prime example of man's best friend--looking out for what Dorothy wants and never leaving her side except to save her.
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Scarecrow
Scarecrow is so dear to Dorothy because, in Oz, he is the only one there the whole time. Despite his lack of brains, he knows what to do in every situation. He is there when Dorothy meets each of the other friends, and their friendship's longevity is what makes it so incredibly crucial. When saying goodbye, Dorothy says, "Scarecrow. You were my first friend here. I think maybe I'll miss you most of all." They are best friends from the moment they meet, and their special friendship is so valuable and crucial to why Dorothy can continue on her journey...she has someone by her side.
Tin Man
I think Dorothy feels the need to help Tin Man even more than the others perhaps, because while the farmhands that are Scarecrow and Lion just don't have a brain and courage, Dorothy's harsh words are what leads Tin Man's farmhand to say at the start of the show, "Don't say that, Dorothy. You make me feel terrible inside, like my heart was torn out." Unlike with the others, she is the reason he is lacking. While in reality, Tin Man has a huge heart, full of love for Dorothy and the friends, Dorothy feels the need to help him due to the past life in her subconscious. The love Tin Man is full of makes his friendship so important to Dorothy.
Lion
Last, but certainly not least, is the sweet Lion. I think the bond that exists between him and Dorothy is so strong because of the way they look out for each other. While the other friends are more independent, Dorothy has to look out for the Lion more and make sure he is tagging along and keeping up as much courage as possible. Despite his lack of courage, Lion begins to look out for Dorothy as well, showing just how deep their friendship is. I personally connected to Lion because I often lack courage and am filled with anxiety. The lesson is that friendship helps heal that.
Friendship Heals
Friendship heals the Lion. The friends help him gain courage. Friendship heals the Tin Man. The friends help him gain a heart. Friendship heals the Scarecrow. The friends help him gain a brain. And friendship heals Dorothy. The friends help her gain a home.
Sometimes my brain doesn't work and I get filled with fear and a lack of courage, making it hard to love/feel loved. However, this summer (and throughout my life in general), friendship healed that. Friendship gives me a head full of the knowledge that I matter--that I do have the courage I need to get through life. Friendship gives me people to love with everything in me, and feel that love in return. Friendship gives me a home. God has done the same thing, for I am a friend of God. And I am beyond grateful that He placed friends in my life this summer and through my life in theatre and school. As college nears, and my friends begin to part ways, I am grateful. Friendship heals.
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