The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Chapter 19 summary
Chapter 19 of 24 · 4 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 19, Dorothy and her companions leave the Emerald City for the Land of the South, but trees seize and throw back the Scarecrow when they try to enter a forest. The Tin Woodman cuts obstructing branches and frees Toto, allowing everyone through, only to find a high china wall that requires a ladder.
What happens
- Dorothy and her companions say goodbye, return their spectacles, and leave the Emerald City to seek a way home.
- They travel south cheerfully, discuss Oz’s gifts, and spend the night beneath the stars.
- The next morning, trees at a forest entrance twice seize the Scarecrow and throw him back.
- The Tin Woodman chops a branch to open a path, then cuts another to release Toto.
- They cross the forest and encounter a tall china wall, which the Tin Woodman proposes climbing with a ladder.
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What to notice
Scarecrow uses his ability to withstand being thrown to test a route for his friends. His offer shows practical care for the group.
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How does the Tin Woodman get the group past the attacking tree?
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