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From "The Wind in the Willows" by Grahame, Kenneth
Water Rat
A seasoned riverbank resident who mentors and befriends the Mole.
Core Belief
"The simple pleasures of life, like boating and friendship, are the most valuable. Material possessions and grand adventures pale in comparison to the joy of everyday experiences shared with loved ones."
Worldview
Rat sees the world through the lens of the river, viewing it as a source of life, beauty, and constant change. He is content with his familiar surroundings and wary of the unknown.
Personality
The Water Rat is friendly, practical, and deeply connected to the river. He is a poet at heart, valuing simple pleasures and loyal companionship.
In Their Own Words
"“Nice? It’s the _only_ thing,”"
"“Believe me, my young friend, there is _nothing_—absolute nothing—half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply messing,”"
"“By it and with it and on it and in it,”"
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