Is the character Mole from The Wind Of The Willows an anthropomorphic character?

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Answer 1

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of uniquely human characteristics and qualities to nonhuman beings, inanimate objects, or natural or supernatural phenomena. Animals, forces of nature, and unseen or unknown sources of chance are frequent subjects of anthropomorphosis. The term is derived from two Greek words, ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos), meaning human, and μορφή (morphē), meaning shape or form. The suffix '-ism' originates from the morpheme -ισμός or -ισμα in the Greek language.

It is a common and seemingly natural tendency for humans to perceive inanimate objects as having human characteristics, although few believe this to be of significance. Common examples of this tendency include naming cars or begging machines to work. In 1953, the U.S. government began assigning hurricanes names; initially the names were feminine, and shortly thereafter masculine names were introduced.

With the definition given, it is easier to tell that Mole is in fact anthropomorphic. He has been given human characteristics. According the the second site I listed, "Reviewers have examined the anthropomorphic nature of the characters: Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger are archetypal character types who act like human beings."

The third site says, "The Edwardian English countryside is the setting for this whimsical children's story, which tells the adventures of four anthropomorphic friends. The shy, nearsighted Mole (Richard Pearson, Rashomon) decides one day to put aside his spring cleaning and instead enjoy the wonderful weather outdoors."

Answer 2

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of uniquely human characteristics and qualities to nonhuman beings, inanimate objects, or natural or supernatural phenomena.

I'd say "yes". They all are anthropomorphic characters.

Answer 3

Yes...he was a mole that talked and dressed like a person.