Edgar Allan Woolf

The Wicked Witch of the West reacts in horror and agony as she begins to dissolve after being splashed with water. She laments the end of her 'beautiful wickedness' and expresses disbelief that a young girl could cause her demise.

Trapped in the Witch's tower, Dorothy watches in horror as the Wicked Witch of the West sets a deadline for her life using an hourglass. The Witch expresses her frustration over the magical difficulty of retrieving the ruby slippers while threatening Dorothy with her impending demise.

Dorothy encounters a sentient Scarecrow who expresses a deep longing for intelligence. After learning of her journey to see the Wizard, the Scarecrow asks to join her in hopes of receiving a brain, despite the dangers posed by a Wicked Witch.

The Tin Man laments his lack of a heart through song, expressing his deep desire to feel human emotions like love, devotion, and jealousy. He envisions a life where he can be sentimental and gentle rather than just a hollow piece of metal.

The Scarecrow laments his lack of intelligence while expressing his deep desire to think, reason, and understand the world. He envisions a life where he is no longer just a 'nuffin' filled with stuffing, but a capable individual who can help others and find joy.

Dorothy and her companions finally stand before the Great and Powerful Oz in his intimidating throne room. The scene captures the group's overwhelming fear as they attempt to make their requests to a booming, disembodied voice that demands total submission.

The Wicked Witch of the West holds Toto hostage in her castle, attempting to coerce Dorothy into surrendering the Ruby Slippers. When the slippers' magic protects Dorothy, the Witch realizes she must kill her to obtain them, escalating the stakes from theft to murder.

The Wizard bestows a diploma upon the Scarecrow, explaining that intelligence is often validated by credentials rather than innate ability. The Scarecrow immediately feels a surge of intellectual confidence, reciting a mathematical theorem to prove his new-found brain power.