There are several main characters in Miss
Hickory, by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey.
The first is
Miss Hickory. She is a doll made from an apple twig, with the head of a nut. She is
difficult to get along with—very stubborn—though she is trying hard to change this about
herself. She can be critical, quick to find fault with others. However, she can be
helpful to others as well, and Miss Hickory is orderly and
neat.
Squirrel, of course, is a character mostly interested
in collecting nuts for the winter (and not surprisingly, with the head of a hickory nut,
Miss Hickory does not feel to safe around him). He is selfish and irresponsible. He is,
overall, easier to get along with than Miss Hickory.
Crow
appears to be a creature of knowledge and persuasion. It is he who is able to get Miss
Hickory to try something new when no one else is successful. He is a problem-solver and
respectful. Crow also has experience of the world. He is patient, gives good advice, and
is a true friend.
Mr. T. Willard-Brown is a cat: in fact,
he is the a cat cliche. He is friendly when he wants to be, but totally disinterested
when it suits him. He is something of a friend to Miss Hickory, but he has a cavalier
attitude, and does not worry overmuch about others. Though he offers advice, he really
doesn't care if one take it or not. In the story, he provides suggestions to help Miss
Hickory make the changes she wants to see in herself. However, in terms of caring
individuals, Crow is the better friend.
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