Who the Scarecrow is
The Scarecrow first meets Dorothy while he is held up on a pole in a cornfield. He can wink, nod and speak, but he is lonely and thinks himself a fool. Dorothy helps him down, and he becomes her companion on the road to the Emerald City.
What the Scarecrow wants
The Scarecrow wants brains, believing that the straw inside his head leaves him without intelligence. He hopes the Wizard can supply what he thinks is missing, so he travels with Dorothy and Toto. Yet he is quick with ideas and solves many of the problems the friends meet along the way.
The Scarecrow and the others in the story
Dorothy likes his cheerful nature at once and welcomes his company on a road that brings unexpected dangers. He joins the Tin Woodman in helping Dorothy and Toto escape the field of sleep inducing poppies. Because he is made of straw rather than flesh, the poppies cannot send him to sleep.
Questions
Who is the Scarecrow?
The Scarecrow is a talking man of straw who accompanies Dorothy toward the Emerald City.
What does the Scarecrow want from the Wizard?
He wants the Wizard to give him brains because he believes he has none.
Is the Scarecrow clever?
Yes, he shows intelligence through his ideas and solutions on the journey. His actions give readers reason to question his belief that he is a fool.
