Who said simply messing about in boats?

Who said simply messing about in boats?

“Believe me my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” So says Ratty to Mole in Kenneth Grahame’s classic novel ‘The Wind in the Willows’.

What is messing about in boats?

A messabout is an event where a group of people get together to discuss and “mess about” in boats. Simply messing… about in boats — or with boats. In or out of ’em, it doesn’t matter. Nothing seems really to matter, that’s the charm of it.

Who are the main characters in Wind in the Willows?

Mr. Toad
BadgerRattyMoleThe Narrator
The Wind in the Willows/Characters

The main characters in The Wind in the Willows are Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad. Mole is an introverted creature who decides to venture out one day and see some of the world. He befriends Rat, Badger, and Toad on his adventures.

Is there a Wind in the Willows movie?

The Willows In Winter
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows/Movies

What is the meaning of messing about?

1 : to spend time doing things that are not useful or serious : to waste time We just messed about all afternoon. She spent the evening messing about on the computer. It’s time we stopped messing about and got busy.

What did ratty say to Mole?

‘Ratty,’ said the Mole suddenly, one bright summer morning, ‘if you please, I want to ask you a favour. ‘

What is the main conflict in the Wind in the Willows?

Toad is rich and irresponsible, and with the help of his loyal friends he overcomes his impulsive nature, to a certain degree, to live a safer, more responsible, and more settled life. Mole gets lost and struggles to find safety and security.

What is the story Wind in the Willows about?

The tales relate the adventures of several animal friends and neighbours in the English countryside—primarily Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger. Although the animals converse, philosophize, and behave like humans, each creature also retains its distinctive animal habits.

Who played Toad of Toad Hall?

Mr. Toad
First appearance	The Wind in the Willows
Created by	Kenneth Grahame
Portrayed by	Peter Harryson (stage adaptation)
Voiced by	Eric Blore (1949 film) David Jason (1983 film, 1984 TV series) Charles Nelson Reilly (1987 film) Rik Mayall (1995 film, 1996 sequel)