# Jack Pumpkinhead — The Marvelous Land of Oz character guide > Jack Pumpkinhead in The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Jack, old Pumpkinhead, the Pumpkinhead, the smiling Pumpkinhead, Presently the Pumpkinhead, a Pumpkinhead, Meantime Jack **First appearance:** 0003-tip-manufactures-a-pumpkinhead ## Snapshot A walking pumpkin-headed man, born yesterday and aware his days are numbered, who calls the boy Tip his noble parent and faces every danger with a smile. ## Who they are Jack is Tip's homemade creation, a wooden body topped with a carved pumpkin that smiles no matter what he feels, and he arrives in the Emerald City speaking only Gillikin. His constant fear is spoiling—his life is measured in days, not years—which makes him both comically anxious and oddly brave. His brief, borrowed existence gives the quest an unexpected tenderness, and his loyalty to Tip shapes how the boy is seen by everyone they meet. ## Relationships ### [Tip](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/tip) _friendship_ Jack is Tip's loyal and affectionate creation, following him as a devoted companion on their adventures. ### [Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/scarecrow) _friendship_ Jack and the Scarecrow share a warm, comradely bond as two animated beings journeying together. ### [Sawhorse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/sawhorse) _friendship_ Jack and the Sawhorse are cheerful companions, often traveling together and sharing a simple camaraderie. ### [Mombi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/mombi) _psychological_ Jack fears Mombi as his creator and former owner, who treated him as a mere object. ### [Tip](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/tip) _friendship_ Jack is Tip's loyal and affectionate creation, following him as a devoted companion on their adventures. ### [Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/scarecrow) _friendship_ Jack and the Scarecrow share a warm, comradely bond as two animated beings journeying together. ### [Tip](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/tip) _friendship_ Jack is Tip's loyal and affectionate creation, following him as a devoted companion on their adventures. ### [Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/scarecrow) _friendship_ Jack and the Scarecrow share a warm, comradely bond as two animated beings journeying together. ### [Sawhorse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/sawhorse) _friendship_ Jack and the Sawhorse are cheerful companions, often traveling together and sharing a simple camaraderie. ### [Sawhorse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/sawhorse) _friendship_ Jack and the Sawhorse are cheerful companions, often traveling together and sharing a simple camaraderie. ### [Mombi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/mombi) _psychological_ Jack fears Mombi as his creator and former owner, who treated him as a mere object. ### [Mombi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/mombi) _psychological_ Jack fears Mombi as his creator and former owner, who treated him as a mere object. ## In the story ### [The Marvelous Land of Oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-marvelous-land-of-oz) A living creation of Tip, made from a pumpkin and sticks, who becomes a loyal companion. ### [Tip Manufactures a Pumpkinhead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/tip-manufactures-a-pumpkinhead) The newly created figure with a pumpkin head and wooden body, dressed in Mombi's clothes. ### [The Marvelous Powder of Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-marvelous-powder-of-life) Brought to life by Mombi's Powder of Life; speaks with a grave voice despite his jolly carved smile. ### [The Flight of the Fugitives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-flight-of-the-fugitives) Created by Tip and brought to life by Mombi; he joins Tip on the journey and calls Tip his 'father' or 'creator.' ### [Tip Makes an Experiment in Magic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/tip-makes-an-experiment-in-magic) Jack's wooden joints prove fragile, leading him to suggest riding the sawhorse to save wear; he observes Tip's magic with curiosity. ### [The Awakening of the Sawhorse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-awakening-of-the-sawhorse) Rides the Sawhorse after being helped onto it; provides humorous commentary and suggestions. ### [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) Rides the Sawhorse to the Emerald City, arrives alone, and is escorted to the Scarecrow's throne room. ### [His Majesty the Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/his-majesty-the-scarecrow) A wooden-bodied creature with a pumpkin head, created by Tip, who is amazed by the Scarecrow and the Emerald City. ### [The Scarecrow Plans an Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-scarecrow-plans-an-escape) Fears spoiling if captured; rides the Sawhorse with the others, holding his pumpkin head steady. ### [The Journey to the Tin Woodman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-journey-to-the-tin-woodman) Loses his pumpkin head in the river; worries about water and sun spoiling pumpkins. ### [A Nickel-Plated Emperor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/a-nickel-plated-emperor) Rides the Sawhorse and worries about spoiling. The Tin Woodman suggests canning his head for preservation. He corrects the count of their party to include the Sawhorse. ### [Mr. H. M. Woggle-Bug, T.E.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/mr-h-m-woggle-bug-t-e) Rides boldly through the sunflower field and is thrown into the air when the Sawhorse stumbles, but is saved by the Tin Woodman. ### [A Highly Magnified History](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/a-highly-magnified-history) Reluctantly gives up his left leg for the Sawhorse; quarrels with the Sawhorse about being called flimsy. ### [Old Mombi Indulges in Witchcraft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/old-mombi-indulges-in-witchcraft) Fears being baked by the fire, and is puzzled by the Woggle-Bug's wordplay. ### [The Prisoners of the Queen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-prisoners-of-the-queen) Suggests sending Jinjur back to her mother; remains tied to the Sawhorse during the confrontation. ### [The Scarecrow Takes Time to Think](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-scarecrow-takes-time-to-think) Receives a new leg made from a mahogany table leg, eager to assist in the escape. ### [The Astonishing Flight of the Gump](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-astonishing-flight-of-the-gump) Contributes a broom for a tail and insists on its necessity for steering. ### [In the Jackdaw's Nest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/in-the-jackdaw-s-nest) Fears for his pumpkin head when the jackdaws approach; his head is removed and hidden by Tip. ### [The Scarecrow Appeals to Glinda the Good](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-scarecrow-appeals-to-glinda-the-good) Finds the Wizard's limp suspicious, receives jeweled brooches. ### [The Transformation of Old Mombi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-transformation-of-old-mombi) Encourages the group not to give up and suggests doing something else to find Mombi. ### [Princess Ozma of Oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/princess-ozma-of-oz) Makes a wise remark about Tip's transformation being 'different' and mourns losing his 'dear father.' ### [The Riches of Content](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-riches-of-content) Stays with Ozma for life, remains stupid despite the Woggle-Bug's attempts to educate him. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/jack_pumpkinhead - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters