Who Princess Langwidere is
Princess Langwidere belongs to the strange land of Ev, where Dorothy arrives after a storm at sea. She owns a collection of heads, changing them as other people change clothes. Her choice of head depends on her mood, making her appearance part of the book's strange magic.
Princess Langwidere and the others in the story
Dorothy's search for help brings her to Princess Langwidere, but the princess takes an alarming interest in her guest. She wants Dorothy's head, so the encounter offers danger rather than the help Dorothy seeks. The threat comes before Ozma, the young ruler of Oz, arrives with her expedition.
Questions
Who is Princess Langwidere?
Princess Langwidere is a princess in Ev who owns and wears different heads.
Why does Princess Langwidere change heads?
She changes her heads according to her mood.
Is Princess Langwidere a friend to Dorothy?
She threatens Dorothy by wanting her head, rather than offering the help Dorothy is seeking.
