The Tin Woodman, also known as the Tin Man or the Tin Woodsman (real name: Nick Chopper), is the tritagonist of The Wizard of Oz. He is the second member of Dorothy's group. He was once a normal man until a wicked witch cast a spell on his axe and caused him to lose his heart. Despite this he is very kind and gentle but he still joins Dorothy on her quest. Show He was portrayed by the late Jack Haley. Haley also played Aunt Em and Uncle Henry's farmworker, Hickory. In Minnie's Wizard of Dizz, he is played by Mickey Mouse who's voiced by Bret Iwan. In Berry Brick Road from the 2003 Strawberry Shortcake series, the character is voiced by Rebecca Noodle, Peppermint Fizz's voice actor. In Journey Back to Oz, he was voiced by the late Larry Storch. Appearance
The Tin Woodman of Oz is made entirely of shiny hallow silver tin, and cleverly jointed together, although he rattles and clanks a little as he moves he is able to bend his joints and get around quiet easily when properly lubricated. Nick Chopper was once a great and strong man who worked happily as a humble woodsman before being tragically turned slowly into his current form of tin, having his "meat" body replaced by a metal one with no internal organs, heart, brain, lungs etc. This makes him different from other beings like Tik-Tok—the mechanical copper man from Oz's Royal Army of Oz. His Berry Brick Road design is similar to his old design, but with Peppermint Fizz's face. He also has a peppermint pattern on his axe's handle, on his knees, around his waist, on his shoulders, and around his head like a headband. Trivia
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What does the Tin Man represent in Wizard of Oz?The next main character that is introduced in the story is the Tin Man. The Tin Man represents the factories and the factory workers during the time period of the 1890s, when the depression took place. Factories were shut down, and when the Tin Man is first found, he is so rusted that he cannot move.
What is the Tin Man known for?Character. In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy Gale befriends the Tin Woodman after they find him rusted in the forest, as he was caught in rain, and use his oil can to release him. He follows her to the Emerald City to get a heart from The Wizard.
What is the main characteristic or character trait that describes Tin Woodman best?Brave. The Tin Man is capable of great bravery, especially if his friends are being threatened or harassed. At one point in his journey to Oz with Dorothy, Toto, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow, they must walk through a forest.
What was the Tin Man's heart?All well and good, but The Tin Man was convinced that he couldn't experience emotion because he didn't have a heart. Of course The Wizard ultimately gives Tin Man a heart, though it is one of velvet and filled with sawdust.
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