Class 9 English Moments – Chapter 2 The Adventures of Toto by Ruskin Bond.
The characters and their sketches of The Adventures of Toto by Ruskin Bond.
🐒 1. Toto (The Monkey)
- Toto is mischievous, playful, and full of energy.
- He creates trouble everywhere – tearing clothes, breaking plates, pulling out plants, and disturbing other animals.
- He is also clever and intelligent, shown when he manages to untie himself or takes a bath like a human in warm water.
- Toto is destructive and restless, never sitting quietly, always trying to do something new.
- Though troublesome, he adds fun and liveliness to the narrator’s household.
👴 2. Grandfather
- Grandfather is kind-hearted and affectionate, especially towards animals.
- He has a special love for pets, which is why he buys Toto from a tonga-driver even though he already has many animals.
- He is caring—he tries to give Toto a good life, arranges a bath for him, and takes him along on journeys.
- However, he is also innocent and indulgent, sometimes ignoring Toto’s destructive behavior because of his love for animals.
- Grandfather represents a loving and compassionate nature towards all creatures.
👵 3. Grandmother
- Grandmother is practical and sensible.
- Unlike Grandfather, she is not very happy with the idea of keeping Toto because of his naughty nature.
- She represents the realistic voice of the family, understanding that Toto’s mischiefs cause trouble and damage.
- She balances Grandfather’s over-indulgence by being more grounded.
👦 4. The Narrator (Ruskin Bond as a Child)
- The narrator is observant and humorous.
- He describes Toto’s adventures in a light-hearted, entertaining way.
- He has affection for his grandfather and shares his curiosity about animals.
- Through his narration, readers get a blend of fun, humour, and gentle satire about keeping wild animals as pets.