He is a water rat, and is usually called (Ratty). He likes to mess about in boats, but is not a professional seaman. If I remember corrrectly- as contrasted with more societal-oriented animal Cartoons ( for example Uncle Wiggily) none of the animal characters has anything resembling a straight job. now, with Wiggily, there was a Dr. Possum, a Nurse Jane Fuzzy-Wuzzy ( who was a Muskrat Lady, and more or less the love interest for the title character) and so on. not so in Wind in the Willows. They may have used the Dodge of the (Endless Summer) common in some juvenile yarns which would be set in the Summer Vacation, avoiding the academic chores.
Wind in the Willows.
Ratty and Mole in The Wind and the Willows.
Ratty in The Wind in the Willows
In Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows" Mole and Rat picnicked on the river bank.
In the wind in the willows ratty really shows his honesty
Ratty in "The Wind in the Willows" serves as a wise and kind friend to the main character, Mole. He is knowledgeable about the river and its surroundings, offering guidance and support to Mole throughout their adventures. Ratty represents stability, friendship, and a connection to nature in the novel.
Rat and Mole had a picnic on the riverbanks in "The Wind in the Willows." They enjoyed their picnic of sandwiches, cold chicken, cheese, and sardines while watching boats go by on the river.
Portly is the son of Otter, so I'm guessing that he is an otter.
Voles are a species of rodent. the closest would be Ratty, the water rat, who is a pivotal character.
No its about the adventures of Mole (the main charector) Ratty Badger and Toad of Toad Hall.
Ratty, also known as Water Rat, is a key character in "The Wind in the Willows" who serves as a wise and adventurous friend to the main character, Mole. He introduces Mole to the joys of the river and helps him navigate the challenges they face together. Ratty embodies a love for nature, friendship, and the simple pleasures of life, making him an important mentor and guide throughout the story.
The main animal characters in "Wind in the Willows" are Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad. Mole is a gentle and curious animal who loves exploring, Ratty is a water-loving rat who is a skilled boater, Badger is a wise and reclusive creature who lives underground, and Toad is an eccentric and irresponsible character who loves adventure and causing mischief.