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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz · Character

Uncle Henry

Dorothy's uncle who lives with her on the Kansas farm.

minor

First appearance: The Cyclone

Uncle Henry shows up with force in The Cyclone. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Dorothy's uncle, a hardworking farmer who goes to look after the stock when the cyclone approaches.
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DODorothyAEAunt EmTOTotoWIWildcatSCScarecrowUHUncle Henry

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary characters and locals
  • Protagonist
  • Dorothy's companions and foes

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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