The classic film entitled "The Wizard of Oz" contains hidden themes related to stereotyping and discrimination. The movie, three main characters are portrayed as the specific people who play parts in the world of discrimination. The scarecrow is known as the mindless speaker, the lion plays the coward, and the tin man is the character that lacks an empathetic heart. While thoroughly watching the movie, I was able to unpack each of these characters and who they represent. Along with the symbolism between these characters, the Wizard of Oz also has an important theme. At the end of the movie when the scarecrow received a brain, the lion received courage, and the tin man received his heart, all three of those characters put their new gifts together and they were no longer lacking anything. It only takes one person to speak out against discrimination. As long as we have minds to think, courage to speak out, and hearts to feel empathy, the world will be changed and the problem of discrimination will be resolved.
- Collin Kimbrough
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