The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

1. What role does the character of Toad play in regards to the other characters and story lines within the novel? (tmd)
2. Some could argue that there is are similarities between the characters of Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and Toad with those well known Hobbits from Tolkein’s The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.  What similarities and differences do you see between these two groups of characters, and what could those differences and similarities mean within each plot? (tmd)
3. Describe the relationship between the humans and the Wild Wood folks within the novel. (tmd)
4. In what other stories do we see the home and the surroundings as an important factor, and why should it be considered an important feature of the story? (tmd)
5. There are very few female roles within the entire novel.  What does this say, and what do the female characters that are in the novel say about women? (tmd)