Kooper Merkel Mr. Williams English 11 05/10/2024 Planting the Seeds of Folklore Born John Chapman, Johnny Appleseed is a well-known character in American folklore. He gained popularity in the early 1800s by planting apple trees throughout the undeveloped frontier. He is now regarded as a symbol of fortitude, compassion, and environmental awareness because of his unusual ways, good deeds, and permanent memory. Chapman's compassion, tree-planting efforts, and taking advantage became legendary, inspiring countless people with his modest yet significant goal. The life of Johnny Appleseed represents the honorable traits and principles of a Hoosier. His constant commitment to protecting the environment, doing good deeds, and leaving a lasting legacy…show more content… Many people still like and remember the story of Johnny Appleseed today. His achievements and selflessness embody American values of diligence, compassion, and preservation of the environment. “He is the subject of songs, novels, and even movies based on his life. Numerous locations pay tribute to his legacy through parks, festivals, and statues that celebrate his memory and his teachings about environmental preservation and empathy” (Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day 1). The life of Johnny Appleseed exemplifies the best traits of the Hoosier spirit, standing for fortitude, generosity, and fellowship. His efforts to establish orchards around the state are a testament to the bold and self-reliant spirit of Hoosiers. His generosity and helpfulness to others demonstrates the nice and pleasant nature of being a Hoosier. People in Indiana and beyond are still motivated to remember their roots and come together for a brighter future through Chapman's legacy. “He remains a recognized and loved symbol of Hoosier heritage to this day. His life's work was to grow apple trees and serve others to improve the world” (IHB…show more content… Johnny Appleseed and James M'Gaw's Philip Seymour. The Journal of American Culture 35.2 (2012): 93. “Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day.” Farmers' Almanac, https://www.farmersalmanac.com/johnny-appleseed-day. Encore Magazine - Encore Magazine, http://www.encorekalamazoo.com. “Fort Wayne | Indiana, Map, Population, & Facts.” Britannica, 22 March 2024, https://www.britannica.com/place/Fort-Wayne. Goodwin, Tim. A. When is Johnny Appleseed Day? And Who Was Johnny Appleseed?” The Old Farmer's Almanac, 20 March 2024, https://www.almanac.com/when-johnny-appleseed-day-and-who-was-johnny-appleseed. Gregg, Kelly. Then, Kelly Anderson. "North by Northwest: Johnny Appleseed: Planting the American Frontier." Western Pennsylvania History: 1918-2020 (2021): 20-21. Hillis, Newell. Dwight. The Quest of John Chapman: The Story of a Forgotten Hero. Grosset & Dunlap, 1904. Holub, Joan. A great idea. Who was Johnny Appleseed? Penguin, 2005. http://www.penguin.com/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin/penguin “IHB: Hoosier Legends: Johnny Appleseed.” IN.gov, 20 September 2013, https://www.in.gov/history/about-indiana-history-and-trivia/explore-indiana-history-by-topic/marking-hoosier-history-archive/hoosier-legends-johnny-appleseed/. Kerrigan, William. The. Johnny Appleseed and the American
