How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from The Wizard of Oz.
Quote #4
GLINDA: Just follow the Yellow Brick Road…
The Hero's Journey always takes some guts to start off. Dorothy doesn't know where that road is going to lead, or what kind of freaky-weird things are going to pop out at her along the way. (And believe us, they get plenty weird.)
Quote #5
SCARECROW: I'd face a whole box of 'em in order to get some brains…
The other two companions don't make such declarations of their bravery, but they're just as dedicated to the notion of courage as the Scarecrow. (Granted, the Lion takes some prodding.) It's also worth noting that the Scarecrow needs some motivation to face down that box of matches. Hey, we'd be scared of them too if we were made of straw. That's what makes quests so important: they force us to face our fears and overcome them to get what we want.
Quote #6
SCARECROW: I'll see you get safely to the Wizard now, whether I get a brain or not. Stuff a mattress with me. Ha!
On the face of things, the Scarecrow and Tin Man aren't the bravest guys in the world, but they definitely show their resolve when danger rears its head. And like Dorothy, they're not thinking of themselves. "Threaten our buddies? You just made a big mistake missy…"