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What is the purpose of the Scarecrow in the story?
What is the purpose of the Scarecrow in the story?
The purpose of the Scarecrow is to scare the birds and prevent them from eating the ripe corn.
Describe the appearance of the Scarecrow.
Describe the appearance of the Scarecrow.
The Scarecrow has a head made of a small sack stuffed with straw, with a painted face. It wears an old, pointed blue hat on its head, a blue suit of faded clothes stuffed with straw, and old boots on its feet.
How is the Scarecrow secured in place?
How is the Scarecrow secured in place?
The Scarecrow is tied to a tall pole.