<Ul> <Li> Mole : Known as `` Moly '' to his friends . An altruistic , humble , loyal , polite , home - loving animal , and the first character introduced in the story . Fed up with spring cleaning in his secluded home , he ventures into the outside world . Initially overawed by the hustle and bustle of the riverbank , he eventually adapts . He proves intelligent as shown with his trickery on stoat then tries to prevent them from reinforcing the weasels during the fight with Toad Hall . </Li> <Li> Rat : Known as `` Ratty '' to his friends ( though actually a water vole ) , he is cultured , relaxed and friendly , and enjoys a life of leisure ; when not spending time on the river , he composes doggerel . Ratty loves the river and takes charge of Mole . He can be stubborn when it comes to doing things outside his riverside lifestyle , but can do which must be done as shown when he risks his safety to help Mole in the Wild Wood and to help free Toad Hall from the weasels . </Li> <Li> Mr. Toad : Known as `` Toady '' to his friends , The wealthy scion of Toad Hall who inherited his wealth from his late father . Although good - hearted and optimistic , he is also arrogant , conceited , and impulsive . He is prone to obsessions and crazes ( such as punting , houseboats , and horse - drawn caravans ) . He gets bored with each of these in turn , and drops them . His motoring craze eventually sees him imprisoned for theft , dangerous driving , and gross impertinence to the police . Several chapters of the book chronicle his daring escape from prison . </Li> <Li> Mr. Badger : A gruff but benevolent soul , Badger embodies the `` wise hermit '' figure . A friend of Toad 's deceased father , he is uncompromising with the irresponsible Toad , yet hopes that his good qualities will prevail . He lives in a vast underground sett , part of which incorporates the remains of a buried Roman settlement . A brave and a skilled fighter , Badger helps clear the Wild Wooders from Toad Hall with his large stick . </Li> </Ul>
<Ul> <Li> Mole : Known as `` Moly '' to his friends . An altruistic , humble , loyal , polite , home - loving animal , and the first character introduced in the story . Fed up with spring cleaning in his secluded home , he ventures into the outside world . Initially overawed by the hustle and bustle of the riverbank , he eventually adapts . He proves intelligent as shown with his trickery on stoat then tries to prevent them from reinforcing the weasels during the fight with Toad Hall . </Li> <Li> Rat : Known as `` Ratty '' to his friends ( though actually a water vole ) , he is cultured , relaxed and friendly , and enjoys a life of leisure ; when not spending time on the river , he composes doggerel . Ratty loves the river and takes charge of Mole . He can be stubborn when it comes to doing things outside his riverside lifestyle , but can do which must be done as shown when he risks his safety to help Mole in the Wild Wood and to help free Toad Hall from the weasels . </Li> <Li> Mr. Toad : Known as `` Toady '' to his friends , The wealthy scion of Toad Hall who inherited his wealth from his late father . Although good - hearted and optimistic , he is also arrogant , conceited , and impulsive . He is prone to obsessions and crazes ( such as punting , houseboats , and horse - drawn caravans ) . He gets bored with each of these in turn , and drops them . His motoring craze eventually sees him imprisoned for theft , dangerous driving , and gross impertinence to the police . Several chapters of the book chronicle his daring escape from prison . </Li> <Li> Mr. Badger : A gruff but benevolent soul , Badger embodies the `` wise hermit '' figure . A friend of Toad 's deceased father , he is uncompromising with the irresponsible Toad , yet hopes that his good qualities will prevail . He lives in a vast underground sett , part of which incorporates the remains of a buried Roman settlement . A brave and a skilled fighter , Badger helps clear the Wild Wooders from Toad Hall with his large stick . </Li> </Ul>
who are the main characters in the wind in the willows
who are the main characters in the wind in the willows
Mole Rat Mr. Badger Mr. Toad
Mole Rat Mr. Badger Mr. Toad