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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Chapter 9 summary

Chapter 9 of 24 · 6 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 9, the Tin Woodman saves the Queen of the field mice from a wildcat, and the Scarecrow asks her subjects to rescue the sleeping Cowardly Lion. Thousands of mice pull a wooden truck with help from the two friends, bringing the Lion out of the poisonous poppies and gaining the travelers a promise of help.

What happens

  1. The Tin Woodman kills a wildcat chasing a field mouse, who identifies herself as the mice’s Queen.
  2. The Queen orders her subjects to serve her rescuer, and the Woodman restrains Toto so the frightened mice return.
  3. The Scarecrow asks the mice to rescue the Lion and directs the Woodman to build a truck.
  4. Thousands of mice arrive with string, Dorothy wakes, and the friends harness the mice to the truck.
  5. The mice pull while the Woodman and Scarecrow push, carrying the sleeping Lion out of the poppies.
  6. The Queen offers help whenever called, and the travelers wait beside the Lion while Dorothy eats fruit.

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In this chapter

DorothyScarecrowTin WoodmanLionTotoTheme: Mutual help

What to notice

Tin Woodman’s explanation contrasts his missing heart with his care for others. This act of protection brings the help needed to rescue the Lion.

Quick check

What does each mouse bring for the rescue?

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