1. Elements of an Epic Hero
The Wizard of Oz

2. has superhuman strength, intelligence, and courage
Dorothy is unexpectedly brave for a young girl when she visits the Wizard of Oz and when she confronts the Wicked Witch of the West

3. is charged with a quest or journey
Dorothy first has to save Toto from Miss Gulch and then her quest is to return home to Kansas

4. is tested to prove his or her worthiness
Dorothy is tested on the yellow brick road by the Wicked Witch of the West and after she is captured (flying monkeys and soldiers)

5. contains mythical, magical and/or helpful monsters, animals, and/or humans
The Munchkins, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Glenda the Good Witch, the Wizard of Oz, Toto

6. Munchkinland, the Haunted Forest, the Land of Oz
travels to a supernatural world usually barred to humans and risks death for glory
Munchkinland, the Haunted Forest, the Land of Oz

7. reaches a low point and nearly gives up on the quest, feels defeated
Dorothy is captured by the Wicked Witch of the West and places her in the hour glass…she almost dies.

8. possesses human weaknesses and flaws
Dorothy is often afraid and she is very stubborn

9. a resurrection (the possibility of a happy outcome) is possible
The Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion rescue Dorothy from the witch’s castle…Dorothy kills the Wicked Witch

10. returns home and restitution is made
Dorothy returns home to her family and learns that chasing dreams over the rainbow is great, but “there is no place like home!” She will keep “home” close in her heart.