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The Wind in the Willows · Theme
Adventure and Exploration
How The Wind in the Willows develops Adventure and Exploration.
The characters, especially Toad and Mole, are driven by a restless desire for new experiences and the open road, contrasting the comfort of home with the thrill of the unknown.
Where it surfaces
- The River Bank
Mole's escape from his underground home and his discovery of the river represent a new adventure and the thrill of exploration.
- X: The Further Adventures of Toad
Toad's flight across country, encounter with the barge, and deal with the gipsy form a series of adventurous episodes.