Ozma of Oz · Chapter
XIX: The King of Ev explained
The adventurers return from the Nome Kingdom to Ev, where they reunite with the Tin Woodman after discovering he was enchanted as a whistle in Prince Evring's pocket.
What happens
The adventurers return from the Nome Kingdom to Ev, where they reunite with the Tin Woodman after discovering he was enchanted as a whistle in Prince Evring's pocket. They arrive at the royal palace, where the Queen proclaims her eldest son King Evardo Fifteenth, and the people celebrate. The chapter ends with festivities and a gift to Billina.
Themes in this chapter
Friendship and Loyalty
The characters' joy at reuniting with the Tin Woodman and their mutual support highlights deep bonds.
Magic and Wonder
The Tin Woodman's enchantment as a whistle and the magic carpet crossing the gulf evoke wonder.
Home and Belonging
The return to Ev and the celebration of the new king emphasize the theme of homecoming and belonging.
Characters to notice
- Dorothy Gale
Rides the Sawhorse with Prince Evring and is overjoyed to reunite with the Tin Woodman.
- Ozma
Leads the group back to Ev, uses the magic carpet to cross the gulf, and welcomes the Tin Woodman.
- Billina
Rides on the Sawhorse's head, discovers the Tin Woodman's enchantment as a whistle, and receives a pearl and sapphire necklace.
- Tik-Tok
Travels with the group and greets the Tin Woodman, though he dents his fingers shaking hands.
- Scarecrow
Expresses sorrow at leaving the Tin Woodman behind, then joyfully reunites with him.
- Tin Woodman
Reappears from enchantment as a whistle, is hugged by Dorothy and welcomed by all.
- Prince Evring
Rides with Dorothy, blows a whistle that alarms the Sawhorse, and is upset when the whistle is lost.
- Queen of Ev
Returns to her kingdom, proclaims her son King Evardo Fifteenth, and entertains the visitors.
Key passages
“I would be quite content," said the Scarecrow to Tiktok, "were only the Tin Woodman with us. But it breaks my heart to leave him behind."”
The Scarecrow tells Tiktok he would be happy if the Tin Woodman were there, but it saddens him to leave him.
Expresses the Scarecrow's sorrow at parting from his friend.
“No wonder I couldn't find the Tin Woodman," she said; "and no wonder the magic belt didn't make him appear, or the King couldn't find him, either!"”
Billina realizes why the Tin Woodman was not found—he was enchanted as a whistle in the Prince's pocket.
Billina explains the mystery of the Tin Woodman's disappearance.