What did the Wizard say in The Wizard of Oz?

Answer 1

The Wizard of Oz lets Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion each know that he can do nothing to help them until they eliminate the Wicked Witch of the West. Once the foursome, and Toto, kill the Witch, the Wizard supposedly grants the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion what they want. In so doing, he gives little speeches of explanation for what he's doing. In the film, for example, he gives the Scarecrow a diploma. In the original book version, he fills the Scarecrow's head with bran, and explains that the Scarecrow has bran-new brains. And then the Wizard tells Dorothy that she's getting back home by way of a hot air balloon ride with him. The Wizard gives a farewell speech at the time of the balloon launching. Toto jumps out of the basket, Dorothy runs out to catch her pet dog, and the balloon takes off.

Answer 2

That the Lion needs to have courage on the inside in the book and that he needs to have a medal in the film are what the Wizard says to the Cowardly Lion in "The Wizard of Oz."

Specifically, the Lion believes himself to be cowardly because he bullies those smaller than himself and runs from a fair or uphill fight. The Wizard claims to problem-solve by having the Lion consume a dish of green courage in the book. The Lion then has courage within him, which is needed in order to be courageous. In contrast, in the film, the Wizard offers the Lion the Triple Cross of bravery and valor against wicked witches.

Answer 3

That power comes from within, with a little help from friends, is what Glinda says in "The Wizard of Oz."

Specifically, in the original 1900 book edition, Glinda the Good says that Dorothy Gale always has the means with which to get back home. Dorothy needs only to understand the power of the magic shoes and to follow instructions exactly. In the beloved 1939 movie version, Glinda explains that Dorothy must realize that knowledge on her own in order to believe it and act upon it.

Answer 4

The acclaim by Europe's royals of his fortune telling, juggling and sleight of hand is what is written on the fortune teller's wagon in "The Wizard of Oz."

Specifically, the fortune teller's name is given as Professor Marvel. He boasts of being able to see through his crystal ball the past, present and future of anyone and everyone. He later appears as other characters, such as the Wizard, in Dorothy Gale's dream sequence in the magical lands of Oz in the beloved 1939 film version of the original 1900 book edition.

Answer 5

We all love the old one