The Marvelous Land of Oz · Character
Gump
A flying machine stitched from sofas, clotheslines, and a stuffed elk's head, who begs to be dispersed the moment his servitude ends.
supporting
Also known as the Gump, Gump, The Gump
First appearance: the astonishing flight of the gump
As a supporting figure in The Marvelous Land of Oz, Gump is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Newly animated and philosophically resigned to servitude, the Gump crashes the group into a jackdaw's nest, breaking its wings.
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Assembled in haste from whatever the palace offered, the Gump is a patchwork Thing with a monarch's antlers and a broom for a tail, forced to fly though his legs are useless. He carries the fugitives through the air…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Ozma's Allies and Adversaries
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt represents the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of T…
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Gump appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- In the Jackdaw's Nest
- Dr. Nikidik’s Famous Wishing Pills
- The Scarecrow Appeals to Glinda the Good
- The Transformation of Old Mombi
- The Riches of Content
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