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Cowardly Lion

The Cowardly Lion is a character from L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Despite his imposing appearance as a lion, he lacks courage and seeks confidence from the Wizard. Throughout the story, he displays genuine bravery, loyalty, and kindness, illustrating that true courage often involves overcoming fear and self-doubt. The Lion’s journey highlights personal growth and the understanding that inner strength is more important than outward bravado. He symbolizes the idea that even those who seem fearful can possess admirable qualities and face challenges heroically.