The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame, allegorically relates to the concept of a journey. Not only does this extract describe the arranging of a physical journey but also it illustrates different people's connotations of and responses to the idea of a journey. This excerpt shows that The Wind in the Willows can be interpreted and enjoyed by children and also examined on a deeper level by adults. The author, Kenneth Grahame, has successfully …showed first 75 words of 859 total…

…showed last 75 words of 859 total…Willows is a successful child's novel, which describes the lives of four main characters. In this excerpt we are allowed an insight into three of these characters Toad, Rat and Mole. This novel can also be appreciated by adults, on a deeper level where they can examine the different characters and interpret deeper meanings. Grahame has effectively established these characters and their personalities through the use of simple colourful language, enthusiastic dialogue and active voice.