# III: How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow explained — The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

> Chapter companion for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

## What happens

Dorothy prepares for her journey to the Emerald City, puts on the silver shoes of the Wicked Witch of the East, and sets off along the yellow brick road. She is welcomed by the Munchkins and stays with Boq. The next day, she meets a living Scarecrow who asks to accompany her to Oz in hopes of getting brains.

## Themes in this chapter

### Self-Discovery and Fulfillment

Dorothy begins her quest to return home, and the Scarecrow seeks brains, each pursuing personal fulfillment.

### Friendship and Loyalty

Dorothy befriends the Scarecrow and agrees to help him, forming the first bond of her journey.

### The Journey as Growth

Dorothy's journey along the yellow brick road symbolizes the beginning of her growth and adventure.

## Character check-ins

### Dorothy

Prepares for the journey, puts on silver shoes, meets the Scarecrow, and agrees to take him to Oz.

### Toto

Accompanies Dorothy, barks at birds and the Scarecrow, and sleeps beside her.

### Boq

A rich Munchkin who hosts Dorothy, feeds her, and comments on her silver shoes.

### Scarecrow

A living scarecrow who wants brains; Dorothy lifts him off his pole and he joins her journey.

### Munchkins

Celebrate freedom from the Wicked Witch, dance, and welcome Dorothy.

## Key lines

> If you will please take away the pole I shall be greatly obliged to you.

Dorothy lifts the Scarecrow off his pole, freeing him.

_Dorothy rescues the Scarecrow from his perch._

> Do you think, if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?

The Scarecrow asks if Oz can give him brains.

_The Scarecrow expresses his desire for intelligence._

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