The Wind in the Willows | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Badger - He commands great respect as well as fear among the animals.

Bargewoman - She throws toad overboard when it turns out that he has no skill at washing.

Engine Driver - He gives Toad a ride on his train.

Gentlemen in the Motorcar - Toad steals their mode of transportation.

Gypsy - Toad sells him a horse.

Jailor's Daughter - She rescues Toad from his prison.

Mole - He learns about the river from Rat.

Otter - He is part of a large family and often brings information to the main...
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