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From "The Wind in the Willows" by Grahame, Kenneth
Mr. Toad
A wealthy and impulsive landowner with a penchant for fads.
Core Belief
"Life is meant to be lived to the fullest, indulging in every whim and fancy. Responsibility and consequences are secondary to immediate gratification."
Worldview
Toad's worldview is centered on himself and his desires. He sees the world as a playground for his amusement and is oblivious to the impact of his actions on others.
Personality
Toad is boastful, conceited, and easily swayed by the latest craze. Despite his flaws, he is good-natured and affectionate, though lacking in stability and judgment.
In Their Own Words
"“Finest house on the whole river,”"
"“O, pooh! boating! Silly boyish amusement. I’ve given that up _long_ ago. Sheer waste of time, that’s what it is.”"
"“There’s real life for you, embodied in that little cart. The open road, the dusty highway, the heath, the common, the hedgerows, the rolling downs!”"
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