![]() ![]() Most notably, when Rat speaks to the traveler & birds about heading south. ![]() Lol, call me crazy.Īlso, there are many undertones of depression and mental health issues throughout. The way the friends subdue Toad's incessant "need" to drive motorcars- isolating him at home for a few days while he "crashes" and "gets all of that out of his system" seems a direct reference to drug use and interventions. Because this story was written in early 1900s, Homosexuality was a taboo subject, but because they're cute animals instead of adult men, it flew under the radar. They love each other, like more than friendses. The characters care so deeply about one another, championing each other even when they call Bullshit. ![]() I think all four main characters (male, single, live alone or move in and out with each other frequently, lots of food and sleepovers) exhibit characteristics of the modern gay man. I mean, Mole and Rat were definitely getting it in, let's be honest. Turns out, The Wind in the Willows was right up my alley in those terms! □įrom this simple story, even in this condensed version, I took away a lot of adult themes in costume of the simple hijinks of some forest animals.įirstly, and most obvious, is homosexuality. I chose to read it after it was gifted to my daughter, and I needed something light and happy to read between all my usual disturbing novels. This is a very watered down version of the original novel. ![]()
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