The Wonderful Wizard of Oz · Character

Wildcat

A wildcat that chases the Queen of the Field Mice.

minor

Also known as the Wildcat, the great Wildcat, its, it

First appearance: The Queen of the Field Mice

Wildcat's tie to Dorothy is one of the pressures that moves The Wonderful Wizard of Oz—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Chases the Queen of the Field Mice and is killed by the Tin Woodman.

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With Dorothy (friendship): Dorothy and the Wildcat (likely the Hungry Tiger or a similar creature) share a bond of mutual aid during their adventures. With Tin Woodman (friendship): The Tin Woodman and the Wildcat become allies, with the Woodman's kindness often calming the beast. With Wicked Witch of the West (professional): The Wicked Witch of the West commands the Wildcat (or similar creature) as a minion to do her bidding.

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Relationship types

Friendship
Professional

Character groups

Dorothy's companions and foes
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Dorothy
friendship · positive
Dorothy and the Wildcat (likely the Hungry Tiger or a similar creature) share a bond of… How this plays out →
Tin Woodman
friendship · positive
Wicked Witch of the West
professional · negative
Scarecrow
friendship · positive
Oz
professional · ambivalent
Scarecrow
friendship · positive
Dorothy
friendship · positive
Dorothy and the Wildcat (likely the Hungry Tiger or a similar creature) share a bond of… How this plays out →
Wicked Witch of the West
professional · negative
Dorothy
friendship · positive
Dorothy and the Wildcat (likely the Hungry Tiger or a similar creature) share a bond of… How this plays out →
Oz
professional · ambivalent
Tin Woodman
friendship · positive
Scarecrow
friendship · positive

Dorothy
Dorothy and the Wildcat (likely the Hungry Tiger or a similar creature) share a bond of mutual aid during their adventures.
Tin Woodman
The Tin Woodman and the Wildcat become allies, with the Woodman's kindness often calming the beast.
Wicked Witch of the West
The Wicked Witch of the West commands the Wildcat (or similar creature) as a minion to do her bidding.
Scarecrow
The Scarecrow and the Wildcat develop a playful, cooperative friendship during their travels.
Oz
Oz employs the Wildcat as a servant or guard within his palace, maintaining a master-servant dynamic.
Scarecrow
The Scarecrow and the Wildcat develop a playful, cooperative friendship during their travels.
Dorothy
Dorothy and the Wildcat (likely the Hungry Tiger or a similar creature) share a bond of mutual aid during their adventures.
Wicked Witch of the West
The Wicked Witch of the West commands the Wildcat (or similar creature) as a minion to do her bidding.
Dorothy
Dorothy and the Wildcat (likely the Hungry Tiger or a similar creature) share a bond of mutual aid during their adventures.
Oz
Oz employs the Wildcat as a servant or guard within his palace, maintaining a master-servant dynamic.
Tin Woodman
The Tin Woodman and the Wildcat become allies, with the Woodman's kindness often calming the beast.
Scarecrow
The Scarecrow and the Wildcat develop a playful, cooperative friendship during their travels.

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The Queen of the Field Mice

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