While the Scarecrow doesn't seem to notice his own brilliance, his friends sure do. The Wizard, too, provides insight into the Scarecrow's situation. But the Scarecrow's having none of it. She answers with the obvious: she's always liked him just the way he is. When the Wizard finally gives him a "brain" which is just some pins and needles mixed with bran the Scarecrow gains the confidence he needs to feel good about himself.
But the smart thoughts? Those he's had all along. Just like with Dorothy, the Scarecrow's journey as a character is not about change or growth.
As he traveled, the Scarecrow didn't gain something new. He just had the opportunity to use intelligence he already possessed—and, of course, to discover that he possessed it. Parents Home Homeschool College Resources. Study Guide. Frank Baum. Previous Next. The Scarecrow The Scarecrow is the first friend that Dorothy makes on the yellow brick road, and he's exactly the kind of guy who makes a perfect companion on a road trip. Tin Man says that he has no heart because his chest is empty.
The Wicked Witch of the West confronts them by warning the two to stay away from Dorothy she will a stuff a mattress with him.
Then the Witch throws a fireball at him and he reacts that he is burning luckily Tin Man quickly puts out the flames then she disappeared. Scarecrow is determined and vowed to get Dorothy to see the Wizard along with Tin Man.
In the dark forest Dorothy wonders if they might meet any wild animals Scarecrow asked animals that eat straw and Tin man replies some but mostly lions and tigers and bears they fearfully repeats the phrase while rapidly march down the road Scarecrow is startled by the growling then they encounter the Cowardly Lion who challenges them to a fight and called Scarecrow a lopsided bag of hay Scarecrow responds that's getting personal Tin Man agrees and tells him to get up and teach Lion a lesson Scarecrow asked Tin man what's wrong with him teaching Lion, Tin man replied that he hardly knew him.
After Lion admits he's a coward and hasn't have any courage Scarecrow took pity on him and he asked Dorothy if the Wizard could help Lion too and she agreed then they all go together.
Then went into the poppy field while on their way to the Emerald City. Dorothy, Toto, and Lion fall into a deep sleep due to the Witch's spell. Scarecrow and Tinman are not affected by the spell and they attempt to move Dorothy but it was no use then Scarecrow calls for help as Tinman cries thankfully Glinda responds by using snow to wake up Dorothy. Then they all leave the poppy field and arrived at the city the doorkeeper at first refuses to give them access but Scarecrow tells him that Dorothy is wearing ruby slippers as a result the doorkeeper changes his mind and lets them in.
They all get a ride from the cabby and then they go to tidy up. Scarecrow is stuffed with new straw. After the Wicked Witch of the West wrote a message in the sky Scarecrow suggests that they better hurry and see the wizard.
The Wizard's guard refuses to let them see the Wizard but after Scarecrow says Dorothy's name the guard changed his mind. But the guard angrily tells them that the Wizard says go away and Scarecrow laments that they came a long way for nothing which causes Dorothy to cry and Scarecrow comforts her among with Tin Man.
After the regretful guard sees Dorothy cry he lets them in to see the Wizard. As they walk down the hallway Lion felt nervous about seeing the Wizard which concerned Scarecrow and the others. He is the third to be called by the Wizard and he nervously refers to him your wizardry while bowing to him and The Wizard yells "Enough!
After Lion fainted Scarecrow attempts to wake him up. After Wizard yells go that causes Scarecrow to fall on the floor. While their way to the Witch's castle he among with Tin Man firmly grab Lion while he attempts to turn back. While hearing scary noises Scarecrow claimed that they are spooks around much to Tin Man's annoyance after Tin Man was lifted and lands to the ground Dorothy and Scarecrow rush to his aid.
As they continue finding the Witch they are attacked by the Winged Monkeys who are the henchmen of the Witch. Scarecrow was de-strawed while the Winged Monkeys tear him apart.
After Scarecrow is put back together Toto finds them and leads them to the Witch's castle where Dorothy is imprisoned. He is described as having an overstuffed sack filled with straw for a head with a mouth, nose, ears, and eyes painted on with blue paint, one of his eyes is said to be larger than the other and has two big blue buttons for pupils.
On his stuffed body he wears worn-out and faded hand-me down Munchkin clothing of blue, with an old wrinkled and pointed hat that stands a foot above his head. Around his waist is an old leather belt and on his stuffed feet are old and scuffed farm-boots of navy blue. Because he is wearing Munchkin clothing the original Scarecrow is actually quite short in height like the majority of the Munchkin race in Oz. In the very first Oz illustrations by W. Denslow , he is only as tall as Dorothy who is a mere child said to be no older than twelve.
So the Scarecrow would only stand about four or five feet high. When he befriended Dorothy, at first he did not understand why the little girl wanted to leave the magical Land of Oz and go back to Kansas as the majority of Oz is such a beautiful place when Dorothy described Kansas to be colorless and dull. It is then when Dorothy tried to explain to her new stuffed friend that he can't understand because he has no brains.
Therefore, he simply cannot grasp the concept of the way people who are made of flesh and blood think, and the desire of returning to where one belongs no matter how beautiful or appealing any other place may be, for home is where the heart is.
Thus, concluding that there is " No Place Like Home ". The Scarecrow is a extremely gentle character, his disposition is so kind and considerate, obliging, and honest that all who know him love him.
The Scarecrow is a very clumsy and uncoordinated figure in his mannerisms because he is stuffed with straw. Therefore Scarecrow can never get hurt, though he is awkward in his movements as he literally weighs less than five to ten pounds. He never tires, and never needs to sleep or eat. He also sees very well in the dark. The only thing he fears is the burning flame of hot fire! Despite claiming to not have a brain, the Scarecrow questioned Dorothy for wanting to return to Kansas as Oz is far more colorful and pleasant compared to Kansas, which is boring and colorless.
He also comes up with some quick-thinking and clever plans on his first journey with Dorothy, saving the party from the kalidahs among other things. After the Wizard gives him some "brains", the placebo effect turns his lack of confidence in himself into near-overconfidence, and he becomes very proud of his intellect.
However, he is neither very wise, nor is he stupid. Despite being a man made of straw, he still finds himself enamoured with the beauty of Scraps, the Patchwork Girl, in The Patchwork Girl of Oz , due to their many similarities, neither of them being "meat people". She becomes his love interest in subsequent books, though their romance isn't fully explored much in the series.
The Scarecrow doesn't have a significant history. He was only two days old when he met Dorothy Gale. Unlike animated non-humans from later in the series such as Jack Pumpkinhead and the Patchwork Girl , who were both brought to life using the Powder of Life , L. Frank Baum never adequately explained how or why the Scarecrow came to life. In this book it is revealed that the soul of the deceased emperor of the Silver Islands, a kingdom on the other side of the world from Oz, traveled through a bean pole through the Earth to Oz and then inhabited the body of the Scarecrow once he was placed on the pole.
The Scarecrow, however, has no memories of this past life, and prefers living in Oz and being himself. This explanation is somewhat contentious for fans, and is also open to interpretation; it's never definitively proven in-story that Scarecrow is the reincarnation of the emperor, this is just the assumption of the Silver Islanders, who end up convincing the Scarecrow. Also, the first book makes it clear that the Scarecrow was already alive before he was placed on the pole by the Munchkin farmers that made him, throwing Thompson's explanation into question.
When Oscar, the humbug Wizard finally left Oz in his hot air balloon, after decades of ruling the Emerald City , he announced that the Scarecrow was to officially substitute as the new King of Oz in his absence.
And the Scarecrow ruled very wisely with his new brains, and was loved by all who knew him. Therefore he was highly respected by all of the Ozians who were happy to have him as their ruler. A long time later, the Scarecrow was deposed as king when the radical General Jinjur organized a all female Army of Revolt and took over the entire Emerald City. Luckily, the Scarecrow escaped being held a prisoner due to riding on the Sawhorse , with an orphan boy named Tip and his creation Jack Pumpkinhead , to the tin castle of his good friend the Tin Woodman who now ruled over the Winkie Country.
On their way back to the Emerald City, they met the Queen of the Field Mice , who allowed a dozen of her subjects to accompany the Scarecrow, nestled inside his straw-filled breast. When they arrived back at the Royal Palace of Oz , the Scarecrow released the mice in the throne room, and frightened away Jinjur and her Army. He and his companions then went to Glinda the Good Witch of the South, to ask for her help in conquering Queen Jinjur.
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