The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame
Contains spoilers for the entire book.
Discussion topics
Topic 01 of 08
Spring cleaning
What makes Mole drop his spring cleaning and run out into the world?
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- What does the river mean to him?
- What does friendship with Rat give him?
There is no single right answer. Bring your own reading.
Discussion topics
What makes Mole drop his spring cleaning and run out into the world?
Keep the conversation going
- What does the river mean to him?
- What does friendship with Rat give him?
What is Ratty's idea of a good life, and is it a wise one?
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- What does the river bank teach Mole?
- Is there anything Rat is afraid of missing?
Why is Toad so lovable, despite everything?
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- What does his obsession with motor-cars say about him?
- Does he ever truly change?
What does Badger represent in the Wild Wood?
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- How does he deal with Toad?
- What did you make of his home underground?
How did you feel in 'Dulce Domum', when Mole finds his old home again?
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- What does home mean to each of the friends?
- Why does it matter that Rat helps him?
What did you make of Rat and Mole's vision of the Piper?
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- Why is it so different in tone from the rest?
- Why do they forget it?
Why is Rat tempted to leave the river with the Sea Rat?
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- How does Mole stop him?
- Does everyone feel that pull at some time?
What does the battle to retake Toad Hall from the weasels and stoats show about friendship?
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- Is Toad's reform at the end real?
- What does the book say about home, class and order?
There is no single right answer. Bring your own reading.