Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz · Character
The Hungry Tiger
A large tiger who longs to eat but is too kind-hearted.
minor
Also known as the Tiger
First appearance: xv old friends are reunited
The Hungry Tiger's tie to Jim the Cab-Horse is one of the pressures that moves Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The Tiger accompanies the Lion, teases Jim about being tough, and expresses his conscience-driven restraint.
The Hungry Tiger first appears in 0017 xv old friends are reunited.
With Jim the Cab-Horse (friendship): Jim and the Hungry Tiger are friendly acquaintances, sharing a mutual respect as talking animals in Oz. With Jim the Cab-Horse (friendship): Jim and the Hungry Tiger are friendly acquaintances, sharing a mutual respect as talking animals in Oz. With Jim the Cab-Horse (friendship): Jim and the Hungry Tiger are friendly acquaintances, sharing a mutual respect as talking animals in Oz.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Main companions and rulers
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Jim the Cab-Horse
friendship · positive
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- Jim the Cab-Horse
friendship · positive
Jim and the Hungry Tiger are friendly acquaintances, sharing a mutual respect as talking… How this plays out →
- Jim the Cab-Horse
friendship · positive
Jim and the Hungry Tiger are friendly acquaintances, sharing a mutual respect as talking… How this plays out →
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