The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Power Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

"Your Silver Shoes will carry you over the desert," replied Glinda. "If you had known their power you could have gone back to your Aunt Em the very first day you came to this country." (23.28)

The power to return home isn't something that Dorothy is given. It's something she carried with her all along. But if you don't know you have power, do you really have it? How important is awareness in that equation?