Dorothy began to rebel against this ideology. Zwick feared her public defiance would destroy his reputation and lucrative book sales. The Legal Twist: Manslaughter or Murder?
Zwick is a staunch advocate for "surrendered wives," a philosophy demanding total female submission. [S10E19] Surrender Dorothy
Jack McCoy and Abbie Carmichael argue that Zwick used his authority as a therapist to systematically dismantle Dorothy's self-worth, eventually coercing her into suicide. Dorothy began to rebel against this ideology
The episode's title is a direct reference to The Wizard of Oz , where the Wicked Witch writes "Surrender Dorothy" in the sky as a threat. In the context of the episode, it symbolizes the crushing pressure to give up one's identity and agency. [S10E19] Surrender Dorothy