Rain on the Scarecrow

1. On the surface level, this song is about a family of farmers who lose their land. On a deeper level, it's about the changing American society and dwindling economy.

2. An external conflict is the effect the economy and government have on people.

3. The farmer losing his farm symbolizes the weakening economy. The scarecrow represents the past.

4. Mellencamp uses words with negative connotations to emphasize the negative effects of the government and economy. An example is the word "blood".

5. Mellencamp favors the farmer's side. We are supposed to feel sympathy toward the farmer for losing his land.