In the classic tale of the Wizard of Oz, the Cowardly Lion seeks courage. Throughout the story, he believes that he lacks bravery and hopes to obtain it from the Wizard. When the Lion finally meets the Wizard, he is given a medal of courage as a symbolic gesture. This medal represents the courage he has always possessed within himself, reaffirming the idea that the qualities we seek often lie within us, rather than being an external gift.
The Lion’s journey is a powerful reminder that true courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to face it. By the end of the story, the Lion proves himself through various challenges, reinforcing that he had the bravery all along, and the wizard’s token simply serves as a recognition of his inner strength.