Kenneth Grahame

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame was first published in 1908. The children's story uses the adventures of four animal friends to teach young readers larger lessons about morality. Like most children’s literature, The Wind in the Willows has a didactic purpose. In many ways, it…

In Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows Toad is the catalyst for many of the events throughout the book. The causes and effects surrounding Toad drive forward the characters to interact with the world in ways they might not have otherwise. Toad's eclectic , selecting elements from various sources("Eclectic") , personality leads to him having expensive hobbies for short times before moving on to another. The effect of Toad stealing the car is that he is arrested and jailed. The immaturity we…

Answering ‘why study literature’ is not tied to a singular conclusive response, rather it is justified through a multifaceted contention based upon a myriad of interlinking reasons. Literature is inherently complex and not so simply tied to a singular purpose for its existence despite various critics contending otherwise. Harold Bloom, in his How to Read and Why, quintessentially exalts the notion that literature has one singular purpose and staunchly discredits any literature that does not…

The Wind in the Willows (Chapter 1: The River Bank) By Kenneth Grahame Review by: Angelica B. Villamil In the first Chapter of this novel the setting is during spring time where the Mole is having his annual spring cleaning in his little home. Suddenly, he hears something that calls him to go up above. As he saw the outside world, hearing the birds chirping and feel the sunshine, he realized how much time he was spending underground especially during the times when the weather was good. Looking…

On July 31, 1965 one of the world’s greatest authors was born. Her name is J.K. Rowling. She is responsible for creating the world famous phenomenon of Harry Potter. Although she is a best selling author, her hard work and dedication started from a young age. Joanne’s parents played a major role in her love for the written word. Anne Volant and Pete Rowling met at the age of 18 in 1964 on a train going from King’s Cross Station to Arbroath, Scotland. They were both serving their country.…