The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the WillowsKenneth GrahameDer Wind in den Weiden, book 1
Characters in The Wind in the Willows
5 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Ratty (Water Rat)
A boating enthusiast and poet who befriends Mole and introduces him to river life.
Mole (The Wind in the Willows)
A shy, home-loving animal who abandons his spring cleaning to explore the riverbank and is drawn into the wider world by Rat.
Toad (The Wind in the Willows)
The wealthy, reckless owner of Toad Hall, whose obsession with motorcars repeatedly lands him in trouble and eventually costs him his home.
Supporting characters
Badger (The Wind in the Willows)
A gruff but wise recluse who lives in the Wild Wood and commands the respect of all the other animals.
Otter (The Wind in the Willows)
A quick, capable riverbank animal, part of the friends' circle, notably searching for his missing son Portly.