In L. Frank Baum’s classic tale, the true identity of the Wizard of Oz is revealed by a little girl named Dorothy. Throughout the story, Dorothy and her friends journey to see the Wizard, believing he has the power to grant their wishes. Upon finally meeting him, they discover that the Wizard is not a powerful sorcerer at all, but rather an ordinary man from Omaha, Nebraska, who has been using illusions and tricks to maintain the façade of greatness.
This revelation highlights a central theme of the story—that often, the things we seek externally, like power and authority, can be found within ourselves. Dorothy’s journey teaches her and her companions that they possess the qualities they believed they lacked all along. The Wizard’s true identity serves as a reminder that not everything is as it seems, and sometimes, we need to look beyond the surface to find the truth.