
And as Raggedy Ann and Andy show, even nice people can fight back. They may want to help you, but they are not obligated to do so, and if you always expect them to do so, you'll most likely end up hurting them or making them angry. Conversely, do not take advantage of nice people. Ann feels bad for the Greedy because she has a good heart, but she realizes that she has to look out for herself and her friends too. Raggedy Ann politely explains that they'd like to help him, but they can't. They listen to the Greedy's tale of woe, and then the Greedy insists that they have to help them.

Similarly, the scene teaches that you don't always have to help people.This comes up again when the heroes meet Sir Leonard Loony, who they are also clearly afraid of. Strangers often can do terrible things to you, and it's often best to stay away, even if they seem polite or friendly. Raggedy Ann, Andy, and the Camel realize that the Greedy is getting aggressive and clingy, and realize that they have to escape. First is your typical "stranger danger" message.


However, there are two other morals you can get based on how uncomfortable the heroes are around him: Alternate Aesop Interpretation: The scene with the Greedy obviously teaches viewers not to be greedy or gluttonous.Accidental Innuendo: At one point, King Koo-Koo says Andy " makes (him) expand real good".
