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Fodder-wing Forrester, the youngest son of the Forrester family neighboring the Baxters in the Florida scrubland, lives with a significant physical disability—a hunchback and twisted body since birth. This condition never diminishes his spirited nature.
His distinctive nickname stems from an adventurous attempt to fly: attaching hay to his arms and leaping off a barn, resulting in broken bones but showcasing his curiosity. Fodder-wing shares a close friendship with Jody Baxter, serving as his best friend. Possessed of a vivid imagination, he tells elaborate stories he believes true, like claiming a Spaniard on a black horse rides past a specific magnolia tree west of Jody's sink-hole.
His character is defined by a deep connection to animals. He keeps a large, ever-changing menagerie of pets, including an eagle, swamp rabbits, a fox-squirrel, and a raccoon, which fascinates Jody. Fodder-wing is fiercely protective of wildlife, opposing hunting. He once physically tried to stop his father from shooting a crop-threatening bear, only to be thrown to the ground.
Within the Forrester family, he is the affectionate youngest sibling. His death deeply impacts both his family and Jody. Jody processes the loss by reflecting on Fodder-wing's enduring connection to nature, feeling part of him remains near the wild animals he cherished. Fodder-wing's father frequently carries a hunting rifle against animal threats, particularly bears. His mother remains absent from daily life.
After Fodder-wing's death, the Forresters invite Penny Baxter to deliver the funeral eulogy, where Penny speaks of his kindness and intuitive understanding of animals. Later, Jody visits seeking a name for his adopted fawn. Buck Forrester informs Jody that Fodder-wing, though deceased, had already chosen the name "Flag".
Fodder-wing expresses a desire to leave the dangerous forest environment, describing it as plagued by famine, winter, and floods, noting families moving away due to harsh conditions. Jody, however, remains optimistic about their homeland and reprimands him for suggesting relocation. Fodder-wing perceives the forest as a harsh, bleak place where survival is challenging, contrasting with Jody's view. His character blends resilience, empathy for animals, and a touch of mysticism in his storytelling.
His distinctive nickname stems from an adventurous attempt to fly: attaching hay to his arms and leaping off a barn, resulting in broken bones but showcasing his curiosity. Fodder-wing shares a close friendship with Jody Baxter, serving as his best friend. Possessed of a vivid imagination, he tells elaborate stories he believes true, like claiming a Spaniard on a black horse rides past a specific magnolia tree west of Jody's sink-hole.
His character is defined by a deep connection to animals. He keeps a large, ever-changing menagerie of pets, including an eagle, swamp rabbits, a fox-squirrel, and a raccoon, which fascinates Jody. Fodder-wing is fiercely protective of wildlife, opposing hunting. He once physically tried to stop his father from shooting a crop-threatening bear, only to be thrown to the ground.
Within the Forrester family, he is the affectionate youngest sibling. His death deeply impacts both his family and Jody. Jody processes the loss by reflecting on Fodder-wing's enduring connection to nature, feeling part of him remains near the wild animals he cherished. Fodder-wing's father frequently carries a hunting rifle against animal threats, particularly bears. His mother remains absent from daily life.
After Fodder-wing's death, the Forresters invite Penny Baxter to deliver the funeral eulogy, where Penny speaks of his kindness and intuitive understanding of animals. Later, Jody visits seeking a name for his adopted fawn. Buck Forrester informs Jody that Fodder-wing, though deceased, had already chosen the name "Flag".
Fodder-wing expresses a desire to leave the dangerous forest environment, describing it as plagued by famine, winter, and floods, noting families moving away due to harsh conditions. Jody, however, remains optimistic about their homeland and reprimands him for suggesting relocation. Fodder-wing perceives the forest as a harsh, bleak place where survival is challenging, contrasting with Jody's view. His character blends resilience, empathy for animals, and a touch of mysticism in his storytelling.