The Tinman – thinks he has no heart/until made aware of it
The Scarecrow – thinks he has no brain/until made aware of it
The Cowardly lion – thinks he has no courage/ until made aware of it
The Winged Monkeys – deceivers who you really need to stay away from!
And then you have the Wizards – those we perceive as having knowledge and powers way beyond our capabilities – who turn out to be regular folk, with little more than an ability to present an image of an all powerful all conquering hero, in order to mask their own insecurities, pain and humanity
Just so you know.. in the real world of Oz the characters can be male or female:)..
Of all the characters, the winged monkeys despite appearances may actually present the least danger.
You know where you stand with them. Get too close and they’ll finish you off!!
With the others it’s not so clear cut...
You may think someone will thank you for making them aware they have a heart, a brain, or courage, but if it means they then have to use it… they may not thank you at all..!!
They may actually end up resenting you
Just as the wizard may… for revealing those all consuming frailties that may have remained safely hidden for years...
Yet like Dorothy…
All that I need is in my power... right here... right now..with me... you too!!!
Must remember that next time I take a stroll down that yellow brick road:)
I loved the wizard of OZ for them shiny gliterring shoes...
ReplyDeleteI never understood the story of the how the wicked Witch came about till I saw the Musical Wicked. From thats I realised she never really was wicked it was the repurcussions of what her mother had done and it followed her through her own life!!!...An example of don't judge a book eh??
You are so right Dawna...sometimes there you are thinking am helping someone only for them to turn round and slap you round the face. Happens all too often and like you said self awarness is about knowing you and where you stand in life. If it's not at the edge of some cliff then I'd say the chances of you falling are pretty slim!!!