The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Characters
Every major character in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, with a portrait, who they are and the chapters they appear in.
Dorothy GaleProtagonist · 23 chaptersA young Kansas girl swept to Oz who seeks to return home with courage, kindness, and common sense.
ScarecrowMajor character · 21 chaptersA stuffed, living scarecrow who wants 'brains' but repeatedly shows cleverness, loyalty, and practical leadership on Dorothy's journey.
TotoMajor character · 21 chaptersDorothy’s small black dog, loyal companion whose actions comfort her and sometimes trigger key events.
Tin WoodmanMajor character · 19 chaptersA former woodcutter turned man of tin who longs for a heart and accompanies Dorothy to seek Oz's help.
Cowardly LionMajor character · 18 chaptersA large, powerful but self-doubting lion who joins Dorothy seeking courage and proves loyal and brave in action.
Aunt EmMajor character · 8 chaptersDorothy’s hardworking, worn aunt and guardian who embodies the bleak, colorless hardships of Kansas farm life.
The Wizard of OzMajor character · 8 chaptersThe supposedly all-powerful ruler of the Emerald City who is revealed to be an ordinary, resourceful humbug.
King of the Winged MonkeysMajor character · 6 chaptersLeader of the Winged Monkeys who obeys the commands of whoever wears the Golden Cap and explains their history.
Uncle HenryMajor character · 5 chaptersDorothy’s practical, steady guardian on the Kansas farm whose quiet care defines her sense of home.
Wicked Witch of the EastAntagonist · 5 chaptersA harsh, ruling sorceress of the Munchkin Country whose sudden death frees the Munchkins and sets Dorothy’s quest in motion.
Wicked Witch of the WestAntagonist · 4 chaptersTyrannical ruler of the Winkie Country who seeks Dorothy's silver shoes and obstructs the travelers.
GlindaMajor character · 3 chaptersThe Good Witch of the South: a wise, powerful sorceress who helps Dorothy return home and guides her friends toward their destinies.
Guardian of the GatesMinor character · 3 chaptersThe Emerald City's polite doorkeeper who fits visitors with green spectacles and escorts them to the Palace.- SSoldier with the Green WhiskersMinor character · 3 chaptersA ceremonial city soldier who escorts visitors and performs guard duties in the Emerald City.
The Soldier with the Green WhiskersMinor character · 3 chaptersA courteous, slightly officious Emerald City attendant who escorts visitors and manages palace formalities.- WWinged MonkeysMinor character · 3 chaptersA band of enchanted, flying monkeys bound to obey the owner of the Golden Cap three times.
Queen of the Field MiceMinor character · 2 chaptersGracious ruler of the field mice who organizes their aid to rescue the travelers from the poppy field and provides crucial information later.
The Good Witch of the NorthMinor character · 1 chapterThe kindly magical ruler who welcomes Dorothy to Munchkin Country, gives her the enchanted shoes, and sends her toward the Emerald City.
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