What does the Scarecrow want?

The Scarecrow joins Dorothy seeking brains — he believes straw heads cannot think, though he solves problems from the first day. Baum’s joke: desire for intelligence precedes recognizing you already have it. Wizard gives a diploma; Scarecrow quotes geometry proudly.

Scarecrow represents self-doubt masked as quest. His loyalty and planning drive plot — brains theme is fulfillment through action. Pair with Tin Woodman’s heart and Lion’s courage for trio structure teaching self-discovery.