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The path to the Emerald City is one of the most famous journeys in cinematic history, but Dorothy Gale didn't walk it alone. After her farmhouse crash-landed in Munchkinland, she set off with her faithful dog, Toto, who was by her side from the very beginning. Along the way, their duo grew as they encountered a trio of new friends (Review), each in need of the Wizard's help. First, they met the Scarecrow, who joined the quest in hopes of getting a brain.
Soon after, the group came across the rusted Tin Man, who wished for a heart so he could feel love and other emotions. The final member to join their traveling party was the Cowardly Lion, who hoped the Wizard could grant him the courage he so desperately lacked. United by their shared purpose, this unlikely found family of fiveโa girl, a dog, a straw man, a tin man, and a lionโbraved the dangers of the road to reach their goal.
This classic story originated in L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," and was immortalized by the 1939 film. While the movie made some changes (like turning the book's Silver Shoes into the iconic Ruby Slippers), the core fellowship of these five travelers remains the heart of the tale, symbolizing the idea that the qualities we seek in the world are often already within us.
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