Object in The Oz Series
a can of kerosene oil
Also known as the can of kerosene oil, the remaining oil.
A can of kerosene oil retrieved by Zeb from the balloon's basket-car at the Wizard's request, later poured onto the glass floor and set alight to create a dramatic circle of fire as part of the Wizard's magic demonstration.
Appears in 4 chapters, first in chapter 75, last in chapter 83.
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What the story establishes
| Appearance | A liquid oil that, when poured onto the glass floor, forms a broad pool and produces a hundred tongues of flame when lit. (as of ch. 75) |
| Object type | Artifact |
| Properties | Flammable liquid that spreads into a broad pool and ignites into many small flames when lit. (as of ch. 75) |
Relationships
- uses ← Oz (ended) ch. 75The Wizard pours kerosene oil onto the glass floor and lights it, creating a wide pool of flame to serve as his staged test of the advisors.
From the text
Next the Wizard poured a pool of oil from the can upon the glass floor, where it covered quite a broad surface.Chapter 75
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