Why was Donald Duck made?

Answer 1

"Daffy Duck" (Created by Tex Avery and Robert Clampett in 1937.) was created as a counter to the traditional stereotype in vogue at that time and so the zany character of "Daffy" emerged to wide audience appeal .

Answer 2

Donald Duck is a product of the Walt Disney Company; he was created by animator Dick Lundy. Donald first appeared in a cartoon called "The Wise Little Hen" in June of 1934, and in August of that year was in "The Orphan's Benefit." By 1940 he was well on his way to becoming a popular favorite, third only to Mickey Mouse and Warner Brothers' Bugs Bunny.