The Wind in the Willows · Character
Chief Weasel
Leader of the weasels who take over Toad Hall while Toad is away.
minor
Also known as the Chief Weasel
First appearance: The Return of Ulysses
Chief Weasel's tie to Mole is one of the pressures that moves The Wind in the Willows—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as having been laid flat by Toad during the battle, though Toad exaggerates his role.
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With Mole (rivalry): Chief Weasel is an enemy to Mole, as Mole participates in the retaking of Toad Hall from the weasels. With Badger (rivalry): Badger is a direct adversary to Chief Weasel, leading the charge to…
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- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Toad Hall residents and friends
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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- Mole
rivalry · negative
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- Badger
rivalry · negative
- Mole
rivalry · negative
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