Organization in The Oz Series
Army of Revolt
Also known as Army of Conquerors, the rebels, this strange Army, the invading army, a regiment of girls, the girls of Oz, these females, the rebel army, two girls of the Army of Revolt, a double row of girl soldiers, Jinjur's Army of Revolt, her soldiers.
A secret all-girl rebel army of some four hundred young women drawn from all four countries of Oz, uniformed in green waists and four-colored skirts and armed with knitting-needles, raised by General Jinjur to overthrow the Scarecrow and seize the Emerald City.
Appears in 10 chapters, first in chapter 32, last in chapter 48.
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What the story establishes
| Member count | 0 (as of ch. 48) |
| Purpose | To conquer the Emerald City, dethrone the Scarecrow, seize its gems and treasury, and place its government in the hands of women. (as of ch. 32) |
| Reputation | Once feared as the conquerors of the Emerald City, the Army is now defeated and disgraced: it surrendered the moment its leader was chained and was forced to return every stolen gem before being disbanded. (as of ch. 48) |
Relationships
- provides service ← Tip ch. 32Tip ends his service as the Army's porter: he slips away from the girls and follows the Soldier to the palace, defects to the Scarecrow's side, warns the King of the rebels' intentions, and helps him escape on the Saw-Horse rather than carrying the rebels' baskets.
- leader of ← General Jinjur (ended) ch. 32–48General Jinjur commands the all-girl Army of Revolt, mustering and marshaling its four hundred women and leading them to war against the Emerald City.
- provides service ← Mombi (ended) ch. 36–48Answering Jinjur's summons, Mombi comes to the aid of the rebel Army of Revolt, using her magic to hinder the heroes marching against it.
- used against ← Field Mice (ended) ch. 39The loosed field mice are used against the Army of Revolt: their scampering throws the girl soldiers into a screaming stampede that empties the throne room.
- surrenders to → Ozma (ended) ch. 48As soon as they learn Jinjur is a captive, the Army of Revolt submits, ending the war and yielding the city to Ozma.
- threatens → Tin Woodman (ended) ch. 35The rebels are reported to intend marching on and capturing the castle and city of the Tin Woodman himself, extending their conquest beyond the Emerald City.
- commands ← Ozma (ended) ch. 48Ozma's first act as Queen is to oblige the Army of Revolt to return every emerald and gem stolen from the city's streets and buildings.
- located in → City of Emeralds (ended) ch. 32–48The victorious Army of Revolt floods through the surrendered gate into the Emerald City.
From the text
The Army of Revolt had become an Army of Conquerors!Chapter 32
These were laughing and talking together as gaily as if they had gathered for a picnic instead of a war of conquest.Chapter 32
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