from operator import length_hint


class Rectangle:
    def __init__(self, x1, y1, x2, y2):
        # find the lower left hand corner
        if x2 < x1:
            x1, x2 = x2, x1
            
        if y2 < y1:
            y1, y2 = y2, y1
        
        self.x = x1
        self.y = y1
        self.width = x2 - x1
        self.height = y2 - y1
        
    def area(self):
        return self.width * self.height

# class Square:
#     def __init__(self, x,y, length):
#         self.x = x
#         self.y = y
#         self.length = length
#
#     def area(self):
#         return self.length**2
#
# def the_area_is(shape):
#     print("the area is: " + str(shape.area()))