# Scarecrow — The Marvelous Land of Oz character guide > Scarecrow in The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum. **Role:** major **Also known as:** the Scarecrow, The Scarecrow, the Woodman **First appearance:** 0009-his-majesty-the-scarecrow ## Snapshot The famously brainless ruler of the Emerald City, who treats losing his throne as a minor inconvenience and his friends' peril as a puzzle to reflect on. ## Who they are As reigning monarch of the Emerald City, the Scarecrow presides over a court in which his standing army runs at the first sign of trouble and his crown gives him a headache. When a regiment of girls deposes him, he takes the news with philosophical calm, more concerned for his companions than his throne. His cheerful willingness to abandon power for friendship—and his habit of pausing to reflect in a corner—sets the whole fugitive journey in motion. ## Relationships ### [Tip](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/tip) _friendship_ The Scarecrow acts as a wise and kind mentor to Tip, guiding him through the political turmoil of Oz. ### [Jack Pumpkinhead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/jack_pumpkinhead) _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_ The Sawhorse and the Scarecrow are reliable friends, with the Sawhorse often carrying the Scarecrow on journeys. ### [Glinda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/glinda) _friendship_ Glinda is a benevolent ally to the Scarecrow, helping him reclaim the throne of Oz. ### [Wizard of Oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/wizard_of_oz) _friendship_ The Scarecrow respects the Wizard as a former benefactor who gave him brains, and they remain cordial. ### [Mombi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/mombi) _rivalry_ Mombi opposes the Scarecrow's rule and plots against him, viewing him as a foolish obstacle. ### [Tin Woodman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/tin_woodman) _friendship_ The Scarecrow and Tin Woodman are old and dear friends, united by their shared history with Dorothy. ### [Jack Pumpkinhead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/jack_pumpkinhead) _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_ The Scarecrow acts as a wise and kind mentor to Tip, guiding him through the political turmoil of Oz. ### [Tip](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/tip) _friendship_ The Scarecrow acts as a wise and kind mentor to Tip, guiding him through the political turmoil of Oz. ### [Glinda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/glinda) _friendship_ Glinda is a benevolent ally to the Scarecrow, helping him reclaim the throne of Oz. ### [Tin Woodman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/tin_woodman) _friendship_ The Scarecrow and Tin Woodman are old and dear friends, united by their shared history with Dorothy. ## In the story ### [Author's Note](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/author-s-note) One of the characters children most frequently asked Baum to write more about. ### [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/dedication) Mentioned as a character personated by Fred A. Stone. ### [The Marvelous Land of Oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-marvelous-land-of-oz) The former ruler of the Emerald City, deposed by Jinjur, who joins the quest. ### [The Flight of the Fugitives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-flight-of-the-fugitives) Mentioned as the ruler of the Emerald City and a friend of Dorothy. ### [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) Ruler of the Emerald City; Jack is brought to his throne room. ### [His Majesty the Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/his-majesty-the-scarecrow) The King of the Emerald City, dressed in faded blue clothes and a heavy jeweled crown, who is wise but initially confused by Jack's language. ### [General Jinjur’s Army of Revolt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/general-jinjur-s-army-of-revolt) The current ruler of the Emerald City, targeted for dethronement by Jinjur's revolt. ### [The Scarecrow Plans an Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-scarecrow-plans-an-escape) The deposed King of the Emerald City; remains calm under threat, devises the escape plan, and rides the Sawhorse to the Tin Woodman. ### [The Journey to the Tin Woodman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-journey-to-the-tin-woodman) Gets waterlogged and misshapen but is restored by Tip; recalls past adventures with Dorothy. ### [A Nickel-Plated Emperor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/a-nickel-plated-emperor) Eager to see his old friend the Tin Woodman, he is dismayed by the mess from the putz-pomade but later has his head laundered and restuffed. He recounts his overthrow by the girls of Oz. ### [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) Leads the group with calm wisdom, uses the sun as a guide to counter Mombi's magic, and politely engages the Woggle-Bug. ### [A Highly Magnified History](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/a-highly-magnified-history) Praises the Woggle-Bug's story and his own brains; suggests using Jack's leg for the Sawhorse. ### [Old Mombi Indulges in Witchcraft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/old-mombi-indulges-in-witchcraft) Leads the group, carries twelve field mice hidden in his straw, and wisely interprets Mombi's illusions. ### [The Prisoners of the Queen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-prisoners-of-the-queen) Leads the group into the palace, confronts Jinjur, and cleverly uses mice hidden in his straw to cause a panic and free his companions. ### [The Scarecrow Takes Time to Think](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-scarecrow-takes-time-to-think) Former monarch of the Emerald City, devises the escape plan using a flying machine. ### [The Astonishing Flight of the Gump](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-astonishing-flight-of-the-gump) Advises on the importance of a head and a tail for the flying machine; nearly blown off the roof during the first flight. ### [In the Jackdaw's Nest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/in-the-jackdaw-s-nest) Takes charge after the crash, devising a plan to hide the vulnerable members by disassembling himself and covering them with straw. ### [Dr. Nikidik’s Famous Wishing Pills](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/dr-nikidik-s-famous-wishing-pills) His straw stuffing is destroyed by Jackdaws; he is restuffed with money and later attempts to use the wishing pills. ### [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) Appeals to Glinda for assistance, acknowledges Pastoria's rightful claim, and loses the Wishing Pills. ### [The Tin-Woodman Plucks a Rose](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-tin-woodman-plucks-a-rose) Part of Glinda's party; recognizes Jellia Jamb after her true form is restored. ### [The Transformation of Old Mombi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-transformation-of-old-mombi) Suggests conquering the Emerald City for Ozma and later urges the group to follow Glinda and Mombi. ### [Princess Ozma of Oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/princess-ozma-of-oz) Supports Tip and reassures him that their friendship will remain unchanged. ### [The Riches of Content](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-riches-of-content) Returns to the Winkie Kingdom with the Tin Woodman, appointed Royal Treasurer, and values brains above money. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/scarecrow - 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