The Wind in the Willows is written in the third person omniscient narrative style. For the most part, the story is told with Mole as the protagonist. However, his friends Rat, Toad, and Badger all take turns driving the story line. Mole makes an ideal protagonist because of his open-minded, open-hearted attitude towards life and new experiences. Through innocent Mole, the reader is able to experience life through the fresh eyes of childhood. By the end of the book, Mole is not so naïve; the reader has had the pleasure of following Mole through his growth and learning experiences, and by the end of the book we can see that Mole has grown into a healthy, happy, centered animal with a well-balanced lifestyle. He and his friends make terrific role models for children.....
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