# Guardian of the Gate — The Marvelous Land of Oz character guide

> Guardian of the Gate in The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Guardian

**First appearance:** 0009-his-majesty-the-scarecrow

## Who they are

The keeper of the Emerald City's gates.

## In the story

### [Jack Pumpkinhead's Ride to the Emerald City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/jack-pumpkinhead-s-ride-to-the-emerald-city)

Greets Jack at the gate, questions him, and summons the Soldier with the Green Whiskers.

### [General Jinjur’s Army of Revolt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/general-jinjur-s-army-of-revolt)

Confronted by Jinjur's army and forced to surrender the keys to the city.

### [The Scarecrow Plans an Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-scarecrow-plans-an-escape)

A fussy little fat woman appointed by Jinjur; is bowled over by the Sawhorse during the escape.

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