Scarecrow

Dorothy

Dorothy and the Scarecrow form a deep, loyal friendship as they journey together, with the Scarecrow seeking brains and Dorothy seeking home.

Tin Woodman

The Scarecrow and Tin Woodman are close companions on the journey, often debating and encouraging each other.

Cowardly Lion

The Cowardly Lion and Scarecrow are good-natured friends who support each other's quests for courage and brains.

Oz

Oz tasks the Scarecrow with killing the Wicked Witch in exchange for brains, maintaining a transactional relationship.

Wildcat

The Scarecrow and the Wildcat develop a playful, cooperative friendship during their travels.

Dorothy

Dorothy and the Scarecrow form a deep, loyal friendship as they journey together, with the Scarecrow seeking brains and Dorothy seeking home.

Dorothy

Dorothy and the Scarecrow form a deep, loyal friendship as they journey together, with the Scarecrow seeking brains and Dorothy seeking home.

Wildcat

The Scarecrow and the Wildcat develop a playful, cooperative friendship during their travels.

Tin Woodman

The Scarecrow and Tin Woodman are close companions on the journey, often debating and encouraging each other.

Oz

Oz tasks the Scarecrow with killing the Wicked Witch in exchange for brains, maintaining a transactional relationship.

Tin Woodman

The Scarecrow and Tin Woodman are close companions on the journey, often debating and encouraging each other.

Cowardly Lion

The Cowardly Lion and Scarecrow are good-natured friends who support each other's quests for courage and brains.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

A scarecrow who joins Dorothy in hopes of getting brains from the Wizard.

III: How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow

A living scarecrow who wants brains; Dorothy lifts him off his pole and he joins her journey.

The Road Through the Forest

Reveals his creation story, his desire for brains, and his ability to see in the dark.

The Rescue of the Tin Woodman

Assists Dorothy in oiling the Tin Woodman's neck and arms; expresses desire for brains and debates the value of heart versus brains.

VI: The Cowardly Lion

Is knocked over by the Lion, then helps by oiling the Tin Woodman's jaws.

VII: The Journey to the Great Oz

Gathers nuts, devises clever plans to cross the gulfs, and suggests using the tree as a bridge.

VIII: The Deadly Poppy Field

Rescued from the river by a Stork; helps carry Dorothy through the poppies.

The Queen of the Field Mice

Devises the plan to use the mice to pull the Lion from the poppy field.

X: The Guardian of the Gate

Eagerly asks Oz for brains and engages the Guardian in conversation about Oz's nature.

XI: The Wonderful City of Oz

The Scarecrow meets Oz as a lovely Lady and is also tasked with killing the Wicked Witch to receive brains.

The Search for the Wicked Witch

Destroyed by the Winged Monkeys: his straw is pulled out and his clothes thrown into a tree.

The Rescue

Rescued from the tree; restuffed with clean straw; joyfully anticipates receiving brains.

The Winged Monkeys

Grumble about losing the way; carried by the Monkeys to the Emerald City.

XV: The Discovery of Oz, the Terrible

Insists Oz give him brains; is grieved to learn Oz is a humbug.

The Magic Art of the Great Humbug

Receives a brain of bran and pins from Oz, becoming proud and feeling wise.

How the Balloon Was Launched

Is content with his new brains; is appointed by Oz to rule the Emerald City in his absence.

Away to the South

Now ruler of the Emerald City; suggests calling the Winged Monkeys and later decides to join Dorothy on the journey south.

XIX: Attacked by the Fighting Trees

Takes the lead but is tossed by the fighting trees; praises the brains Oz gave him.

XX: The Dainty China Country

Expresses curiosity about the wall, is flattened when jumping down, and later reflects on the advantages of being made of straw.

The Lion Becomes the King of Beasts

Finds the forest gloomy and keeps watch with the Tin Woodman.

The Country of the Quadlings

Leads the way up the hill but is knocked down by a Hammer-Head; later helps Dorothy after the Lion's failed attempt.

Glinda the Good Witch Grants Dorothy's Wish

The Scarecrow decides to return to the Emerald City as its ruler, and Glinda promises to send him there via the Winged Monkeys.