She gave some to Toto, and taking a pail from the shelf she carried it down to the little... "The North is my home," said the old lady, "and at its edge is the same great desert that surrounds this Land of Oz. His real name is revealed to be Frank Morgan. However, he proves himself courageous in many situations throughout the novel. In later books, he proves himself quite an inventor, providing devices that aid in various characters’ journeys. [5] Ozma then permits him to live in Oz permanently. After crossing a ditch by walking across a felled tree, the Scarecrow devises a plan to dislodge the tree as the Kalidahs cross, thus sending them to their death. [2] The character was further popularized by a stage play and several movies, including the classic 1939 movie and the 2013 prequel adaptation. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz study guide contains a biography of L. Frank Baum, literature essays, a complete e-text, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. To cry out at Miss Gulch: “You wicked old witch!” This sets into motion how Miss Gulch transforms into the Wicked Witch of the West once Dorothy reaches Oz. Originally, Walsh is from Kansas, but finds himself in the Land of Oz. Sometime later, his transformation into a flying monkey alerts Glinda, to Zelena's presence. When confronted with evil (the Wicked Witch of the West) or with deception (Oz), Dorothy's strong sense of fairness upholds her. Though the Scarecrow's dearest wish is that Oz give him a brain, he is already possessed of native intelligence. McKeever, Christine ed. Deciding to make use of him, she turns Walsh into a flying monkey as her loyal pet. After a whirling cyclone lands her house in Oz, she embarks on a journey to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard of Oz how to return to Kansas. Rescued by Dorothy after rusting in the forest, the Tin Woodman desires a heart from the Wizard of Oz. Functioning in opposition to Dorothy is Miss Gulch. resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. He learns quickly and usually comes up with a helpful idea when the travelers face a challenge. After throwing aside a table, he charges at her, but she dodges, sending him hurling down the roof. Over the years, I’ve analyzed dozens of movies through the lens of five primary character archetypes: Protagonist, Nemesis, Attractor, Mentor, Trickster. He helps the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion with their wishes and tries to take Dorothy back to Kansas in a hot air balloon, but it unfortunately departs without her. Osborne, Kristen. Dorothy is impressed by her beauty and kindness. He is the ruler of Emerald City and, effectively, Oz, and as such has banished magic from the land. Walsh does his best to convince her that the life she has now is worth staying for, but Emma cannot, though she wishes it could be so. Walsh promptly shows up, to which Emma leads him onto the rooftop where she rejects his marriage proposal. Nor does she have anyone (other than Toto) to play with, one reason she gets into trouble while “walking along the railing between the pig pens” and falling in, necessitating Zeke to rescue her (this incident reinforces how she just doesn’t fit in with the ways of the farm). What are Dorothy’s clouds? During one romantic evening dinner, Walsh surprises Emma by hiding a ring on the platter of an ice cream sundae and then proposes to her. He also asks for genuine magical items in exchange for help which he uses to further his deception. Physically wounded, he falls from the building, nearly hitting the ground, before disappearing in a puff of smoke. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. The people who live in the South Country. After her death, Dorothy takes the magic silver slippers from her feet. Beasts with "bodies like bears and heads like tigers" that attack the travelers on their way to Oz. The wife of Uncle Henry and aunt to Dorothy, the hot and bleak Kansas prairie has stripped her of her youth and mirth. From behind a curtain, Walsh projects a shadow image and speaks with a booming voice to anyone who approaches his palace to seek an audience with him. The yellow-skinned people who are enslaved by the Wicked Witch of the West. His people were once free in the woods of the North but mischief got the better of them. Despite his perceived lack of brains, however, the Scarecrow is exceedingly intelligent and resourceful. Despite his belief that he lacked emotion, he proves himself a kind and sensitive man. So she went to the cupboard and cut herself some bread, which she spread with butter. He seeks to prove his superiority over magic by vanquishing the Beast Forever through duplicating Dorothy's gun after she uses it to trick the Witch of the East into killing herself, but he is undermined by Dorothy's own refusal to go along with his orders.