Lonely Scarecrow – Character Insight
Lonely Scarecrow was the very first scarecrow made by Penny to guard the corn fields and keep the crows away on Joshua and Penny’s farm. Sitting by himself on the fence post each day, he looked so sad and isolated that he tugged at Penny’s heartstrings, inspiring her to create companions to share his life on the farm.
What We Know About Lonely Scarecrow
Created: September 21, 1993
Lives in: Storyland Canada – Foothills World
Based on: Penny’s first scarecrow creation and her compassion for a lonely figure.
Lonely Scarecrow’s Defining Traits:
- Dependable: Faithfully guards the corn fields and keeps the crows away.
- Hardworking: Enjoys having an active job and a purposeful role on the farm.
- Lonely at first: Felt sad and isolated when sitting alone on the fence post before other scarecrows were made.
- Community-minded: Thrives around others and deeply values the presence of friends, family, and neighbors.
Likes
- Keeping crows away from the corn fields and having a job to do.
- Enjoying the company of other scarecrows, including his best friend, Dallas, and his partner, Hazel.
- The presence of the baby scarecrows and the sense of community they bring.
- Living on Joshua and Penny’s farm.
Dislikes
- Being alone on the fence post before other scarecrows were created.
- Periods of inactivity or lack of engagement.
Character Notes
Lonely Scarecrow began his time on Joshua and Penny’s farm in complete solitude, sitting alone on a fence post to keep crows away from the corn fields. Seeing how sad and lonely he was tugged at Penny’s heartstrings, prompting her to make Dallas to sit beside him as his best friend. Penny then made female scarecrows, including Hazel, who became Lonely Scarecrow’s partner. When Hazel and the other female scarecrows grew bored of the scarecrow life, Penny made each of them a baby scarecrow. With companions and family around them, the scarecrows were no longer lonely or bored, creating a joyful, close-knit community on the farm.
