Object in The Oz Series
the two lanterns
Also known as one of the lanterns, a lighted lantern, his lanterns.
Two lanterns that Zeb retrieved from the balloon's basket-car at the Wizard's request, later lit and placed atop Dorothy's and Zeb's heads to create the illusion of two new suns as part of the Wizard's magic display before the Princess.
Appears in 5 chapters, first in chapter 75, last in chapter 83.
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What the story establishes
| Appearance | Small lanterns whose light, though far dimmer than the six colored suns, still gleamed steadily and clearly when lit. (as of ch. 75) |
| Charm uses remaining | Running low: the Wizard poured the last of the remaining oil from one lantern into the other so a single light would last longer. |
| Object type | Artifact |
| Properties | Ordinary lanterns that can be lit with a match and produce a small, steady, clear light. (as of ch. 75) |
Relationships
- uses ← Zeb (ended) ch. 76Zeb carried the two lanterns and oil can to the rescue, lit one to explore the dark cavern tunnel, and later put them out once white light appeared ahead to save oil.
- uses ← Oz (ended) ch. 75The Wizard sets the two lanterns on Dorothy's and Zeb's heads and lights them to stage a demonstration of magic before the Princess.
- uses ← Oz (ended) ch. 79When the stairway plunges into total darkness, the Wizard gets out his lanterns and lights them to guide the party's climb.
From the text
The glare they made was very small when compared with the radiance of the six great colored suns; but still they gleamed steadily and clearly.Chapter 75
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