Who wanted a brain in The Wizard of Oz?

Answer 1

The Scarecrow considered himself brainless. In the book by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919], the Wizard removes the Scarecrow's head, adds bran, and describes the intervention as having provided a "bran-new" brain. In the 1939 film version, the Wizard gives the Scarecrow a diploma.

Answer 2

The Scarecrow thought that he was brainless. But there were many instances, in fact, when he showed himself to be in possession of a brain, well before the supposed bestowal by the Wizard. In the way of a humorous example, Dorothy picked an apple from a tree instead of picking one up off the ground. The apple tree didn't like her so doing. The Scarecrow explained to the tree that the little girl didn't like green worms in her apples. Exactly! In the book by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919], the Wizard removed the Scarecrow's head; added bran, needles, and pins; and described the intervention as having provided a "bran-new" brain. In the 1939 film version, the Wizard gave the Scarecrow a diploma.