How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Good-bye!" he called after them, and they were very sorry to leave him; indeed, the Tin Woodman began to cry. (8.11)
The Scarecrow stranding himself in the river is the first time someone in the gang gets left behind. (Spoiler alert: It won't be the last.) How does the rest of the gang deal with this separation? Could they have made it to the Emerald City without the Scarecrow?
Quote #5
"I'm sorry," said the Scarecrow; "the Lion was a very good comrade for one so cowardly. But let us go on." (8.57)
When someone in the group gets left behind, it's always a sad moment. Thankfully, it's always temporary. And again, it makes us wonder: what does the Lion bring to the team? How would the adventure be different without him?
Quote #6
"He would never hurt anyone who is our friend. If you will help us to save him I promise that he shall treat you all with kindness." (9.25)
Friends don't let friends hurt new friends, even if those friends happen to be delicious field mice! That may not be a typical friendship code of honor, but most friendships do have a few basic rules.