And the Scarecrow ruled very wisely with his new brains, and was loved by all who knew him. 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. 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. 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. The Scarecrow, however, has no memories of this past life, and prefers living in Oz and being himself. 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. Ruth Plumly Thompson offered an explanation in her first book of the Land of Oz series, The Royal Book of Oz. Frank Baum never adequately explained how or why the Scarecrow came to life. 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. He was only two days old when he met Dorothy Gale. The Scarecrow doesn't have a significant history. Because he is wearing Munchkin clothing the original Scarecrow is actually quite short in height like the majority of the Munchkin race in Oz. Around his waist is an old leather belt and on his stuffed feet are old and scuffed farm-boots of navy blue. 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. 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. She becomes his love interest in subsequent books, though their romance isn't fully explored much in the series. However, he is neither very wise, nor is he stupid.ĭespite 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". 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. 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. The only thing he fears is the burning flame of hot fire!ĭespite 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 never tires, and never needs to sleep or eat. Therefore Scarecrow can never get hurt, though he is awkward in his movements as he literally weighs less than five to ten pounds. The Scarecrow is a very clumsy and uncoordinated figure in his mannerisms because he is stuffed with straw. The Scarecrow is a extremely gentle character, his disposition is so kind and considerate, obliging, and honest that all who know him love him. Occupation : Friends of Dorothy Gale,Ruler of Oz (formely),Tin Woodman's Treasurer Corn Farmer Title :King of Oz (formerly Succeeded by Jinjur) In the end of the story, he eventually did receive what he desired, and in Baum's subsequent Oz books becomes known as one of the cleverest figures in all of Oz.įirst appearance: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) Dorothy encouraged the Scarecrow to join her and to ask the Wizard for a set of brains, which he thought he lacked. He is a being from the magical Land of Oz, and is the first companion and loyal comrade that Dorothy Gale and her little pet dog, Toto discovered on their journey down the Yellow Brick Road while traveling to see the great and powerful Wizard. He makes his debut appearance in the third chapter of the novel titled How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow. His first appearance was in Baum's first Oz book titled The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, published in 1900. Frank Baum, author and creator of the Oz legacy. The Scarecrow is a fictional character invented by L.
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