The Wind in the Willows | Topics for Discussion & Projects

The Wind in the Willows Topics for Discussion

Discuss the symbolism of food in the book. What symbolizes home to you?

Do you believe Toad's change of attitude at the end of the book will last? Why or why not?

Which of the characters in the book do you think would make the best friend? Why?

What is it about the Badger's nature that makes him dislike Society?

Discuss the author's point of view on adventure. What is its purpose? What type of adventure does he find most suitable?

What moral lessons do you think the author was trying to teach his son through these characters? Which, do you believe, is the most valuable?

Do you think Mole did the right thing by preventing Rat from leaving home to travel with the Sea Rat? At what point does helping a friend cross the line into controlling a friend's actions?

1. In "The River Bank" what was it that...
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