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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 3 Summary

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Chapter 3 Summary

Chapter 3 begins with Dorothy making all of the necessary preparations for her journey. She eats, washes and changes into a clean dress. She puts on the silver shoes. She packs a basket with food, locks up her house and sets out toward the City of Emeralds. She spends the first night in the home of a wealthy Munchkin.

On the second day of her journey, Dorothy encounters the Scarecrow who will become her traveling companion. When she stops to rest, she sees the Scarecrow in a field and believes he winks at her. She goes closer to investigate and he begins to talk with her. Dorothy helps the Scarecrow get down off his pole.

Dorothy learns that the Scarecrow does not mind being made out of straw because he does not get weary and cannot get hurt. The only thing he is afraid of is a lighted match. He...
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