How does the Scarecrow say the Pythagorean Theorem?

Armed with his new honorary degree, the Scarecrow, suddenly flush with intellect, stands erect and begins to robotically recite the Pythagorean Theorem, proclaiming, “The sum of the square root of any two sides of an isosceles triangle is equal to the square root of the third side.”

Why does the Scarecrow say the Pythagorean Theorem wrong?

First, the Pythagorean Theorem is about a right triangle (one angle is 90 degrees) not an isosceles triangle (two legs have the same length). In fact, once we complete the calculation, Scarecrow’s description of an isosceles triangle is not even a triangle! This is an unfortunate result.

What does the wizard say to the Tin Man when he gives him his heart?

You don’t know how lucky you are not to have one. Hearts will never be practical until they can be made unbreakable.” “But I still want one.” The Wizard of Oz is right when he says having a heart isn’t necessarily practical — but it’s always worthwhile, as the Tin Man quickly points out.

How does the lion get his courage?

Still, the Lion lacks confidence until he receives a drink of courage from the Wizard of Oz. Though the drink is only a placebo, the Lion gets an instant dose of self-esteem, declaring that he feels “full of courage” (16.48).

Did the Scarecrow love Dorothy?

In the Kansas scenes, the farm hand Hunk (The Scarecrow counterpart) was originally meant to be a love interest for Dorothy and hints of their relationship are present in the film, most notably in the Oz goodbye scene.

What does the Wizard give the lion?

In L. Frank Baum’s book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, in the Cowardly Lion’s search for courage, the Wizard of Oz gives the lion an elixir.

What is the last line of The Wizard of Oz?

[last lines] Oh, but anyway, Toto, we’re home – home! And this is my room – and you’re all here – and I’m not going to leave here ever, ever again, because I love you all! And… oh, Auntie Em, there’s no place like home!

Why does the Scarecrow want a brain?

She answers with the obvious: she’s always liked him just the way he is. When the Wizard finally gives him a “brain” (which is just some pins and needles mixed with bran) the Scarecrow gains the confidence he needs to feel good about himself.