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1mirrani
This is probably my absolute favorite of all the books, it's the best written as far as conversations between characters go. Sadly, the movie mushed this into Ozma of Oz and so it didn't really do the story any justice, though at the same time it did, if that makes any sense. Much truer to the books than the first movie, anyway, just true to two books. :p
When I was reading this, I started listening to Jackalope, which is a Carlos Nakai CD. And it fits VERY well with Oz, I was surprised to find. So I kept listening to it as I read the other books in the series.
"For although I feel that I know a tremendous lot, I am not yet aware how much there is in the world to find out about. It will take me a little time to discover whether I am very wise or very foolish." p16.
I love Jack in the movie. He isn't quite as whiny as he comes across in this book.
"I'd whistle myself, if I could push my lips together," remarked Jack. "I fear, dear father, that in some respects I am sadly lacking." p49
"This should be a warning to you never to think," returned the Scarecrow, severely. "For unless one can think wisely it is better to remain a dummy—which you most certainly are." p71
This conversation is one of my favorites... but also, it shows how condescending this particular book is when talking between characters. Not something I'm fond of, but I sort of understand why it is.
"In an emergency," he announced, "it is always a good thing to pause and reflect. Please excuse me while I pause and reflect." p92
One of my father's favorite lines. He has it written down in a notebook somewhere that I found once, I remember... It's also one of MY favorite lines. I have it written on my livejournal page. :)
"Then it pleases me to be able to call you a fool, in return," said the horse. "For I did not make the river, nor put it in our way; so only a term of, reproach is fit for one who becomes angry with me for falling into the water." p101
Well done, sawhorse.
"There are several distinct advantages in being a Scarecrow. For if one has friends near at hand to repair damages, nothing very serious can happen to you." p105
"There!—there!" interrupted the Scarecrow; "don't let us quarrel. We all have our weaknesses, dear friends; so we must strive to be considerate of one another." p110
See, I just have so MANY of these in this book.
"Do not, I beg of you, dampen today's sun with the showers of tomorrow." p118
"Everything in life is unusual until you get accustomed to it." p145
I'm glad you have decided to come back and restore order, for doing housework and minding the children is wearing out the strength of every man in the Emerald City."
"Hm!" said the Scarecrow, thoughtfully. "If it is such hard work as you say, how did the women manage it so easily?"
"I really do not know" replied the man, with a deep sigh. "Perhaps the women are made of castiron." p159-160
A LOT of people highlighted this. Wonder why that is, exactly. :) Actually, I was always happy to see a series of books in this time that focused on girls and women being the heroes and important people.
"Don't worry," said the Tin Woodman. "It cannot matter greatly. If you stay shut up here you will spoil in time, anyway. A good tart is far more admirable than a decayed intellect." p171
He's talking to Jack here, who is worried his head will spoil.
"And I," declared the Saw-Horse, filling in an awkward pause, "am only remarkable because I can't help it." p192
What an awesome concept, really. We're all remarkable because we can't help it, if you think about it...
For I consider brains far superior to money, in every way. You may have noticed that if one has money without brains, he cannot use it to advantage; but if one has brains without money, they will enable him to live comfortably to the end of his days."
"At the same time," declared the Tin Woodman, "you must acknowledge that a good heart is a thing that brains can not create, and that money can not buy. Perhaps, after all, it is I who am the richest man in all the world."
"You are both rich, my friends," said Ozma, gently; "and your riches are the only riches worth having—the riches of content!" p273
And I gave away the ending, but... come on... that's a good ending. :)
When I was reading this, I started listening to Jackalope, which is a Carlos Nakai CD. And it fits VERY well with Oz, I was surprised to find. So I kept listening to it as I read the other books in the series.
"For although I feel that I know a tremendous lot, I am not yet aware how much there is in the world to find out about. It will take me a little time to discover whether I am very wise or very foolish." p16.
I love Jack in the movie. He isn't quite as whiny as he comes across in this book.
"I'd whistle myself, if I could push my lips together," remarked Jack. "I fear, dear father, that in some respects I am sadly lacking." p49
"This should be a warning to you never to think," returned the Scarecrow, severely. "For unless one can think wisely it is better to remain a dummy—which you most certainly are." p71
This conversation is one of my favorites... but also, it shows how condescending this particular book is when talking between characters. Not something I'm fond of, but I sort of understand why it is.
"In an emergency," he announced, "it is always a good thing to pause and reflect. Please excuse me while I pause and reflect." p92
One of my father's favorite lines. He has it written down in a notebook somewhere that I found once, I remember... It's also one of MY favorite lines. I have it written on my livejournal page. :)
"Then it pleases me to be able to call you a fool, in return," said the horse. "For I did not make the river, nor put it in our way; so only a term of, reproach is fit for one who becomes angry with me for falling into the water." p101
Well done, sawhorse.
"There are several distinct advantages in being a Scarecrow. For if one has friends near at hand to repair damages, nothing very serious can happen to you." p105
"There!—there!" interrupted the Scarecrow; "don't let us quarrel. We all have our weaknesses, dear friends; so we must strive to be considerate of one another." p110
See, I just have so MANY of these in this book.
"Do not, I beg of you, dampen today's sun with the showers of tomorrow." p118
"Everything in life is unusual until you get accustomed to it." p145
I'm glad you have decided to come back and restore order, for doing housework and minding the children is wearing out the strength of every man in the Emerald City."
"Hm!" said the Scarecrow, thoughtfully. "If it is such hard work as you say, how did the women manage it so easily?"
"I really do not know" replied the man, with a deep sigh. "Perhaps the women are made of castiron." p159-160
A LOT of people highlighted this. Wonder why that is, exactly. :) Actually, I was always happy to see a series of books in this time that focused on girls and women being the heroes and important people.
"Don't worry," said the Tin Woodman. "It cannot matter greatly. If you stay shut up here you will spoil in time, anyway. A good tart is far more admirable than a decayed intellect." p171
He's talking to Jack here, who is worried his head will spoil.
"And I," declared the Saw-Horse, filling in an awkward pause, "am only remarkable because I can't help it." p192
What an awesome concept, really. We're all remarkable because we can't help it, if you think about it...
For I consider brains far superior to money, in every way. You may have noticed that if one has money without brains, he cannot use it to advantage; but if one has brains without money, they will enable him to live comfortably to the end of his days."
"At the same time," declared the Tin Woodman, "you must acknowledge that a good heart is a thing that brains can not create, and that money can not buy. Perhaps, after all, it is I who am the richest man in all the world."
"You are both rich, my friends," said Ozma, gently; "and your riches are the only riches worth having—the riches of content!" p273
And I gave away the ending, but... come on... that's a good ending. :)
3cedargrove
I have it written on my livejournal page. :)
I have seen it several times, when I visit your page, right there on the side, referenced and everything - I love the way you do that btw, I don't think I've ever said that. Seeing it here though, reminds me once again that in some matters, in respect of classics - particularly literary classics, I am sadly lacking in my knowledge. Without the reference, I would have had no clue where it came from. In that respect I must say thank you to you for being my teacher :)
I have seen it several times, when I visit your page, right there on the side, referenced and everything - I love the way you do that btw, I don't think I've ever said that. Seeing it here though, reminds me once again that in some matters, in respect of classics - particularly literary classics, I am sadly lacking in my knowledge. Without the reference, I would have had no clue where it came from. In that respect I must say thank you to you for being my teacher :)
