<P> Since lions are supposed to be `` The Kings of Beasts , '' the Cowardly Lion believes that his fear makes him inadequate . He does not understand that courage means acting in the face of fear , which he does frequently . Only during the aftereffects of the Wizard 's gift , when he is under the influence of an unknown liquid substance that the Wizard orders him to drink ( perhaps gin ) is he not filled with fear . He argues that the courage from the Wizard is only temporary , although he continues to do brave deeds while openly and embarrassedly fearful . </P>
<P> Since lions are supposed to be `` The Kings of Beasts , '' the Cowardly Lion believes that his fear makes him inadequate . He does not understand that courage means acting in the face of fear , which he does frequently . Only during the aftereffects of the Wizard 's gift , when he is under the influence of an unknown liquid substance that the Wizard orders him to drink ( perhaps gin ) is he not filled with fear . He argues that the courage from the Wizard is only temporary , although he continues to do brave deeds while openly and embarrassedly fearful . </P>
what did the cowardly lion want in the wizard of oz
what did the cowardly lion want in the wizard of oz
courage
courage