In the short story “Rikki-tikki-tavi”, by Rudyard kipling it talks about Rikki-tikki an intelligent and curious mongoose, and Nagiana a mischievous and perseverant cobra. The theme of the “Rikki-tikki-tavi” is you should protect your family even if you have to die for them.
First of all, Rikki-tikki is an intelligent and curious mongoose in the story. For example, “Rikki-Tikki stole in by the masonry curb where the bath is put, he heard Nag and Nagaina whispering together outside in the moonlight” (Kipling#16). This is evidence proving Rikki-tikki is using his brains by sneaking up on Nag and Nagaina. Also it proves he wants to hear their conversation so he can kill both the cobras and their babies. In addition to, Rikki-tikki is also a curious mongoose. For instance, “It is the hardest thing in the world to frighten a mongoose, because he is eaten up from nose to tail in curiousity” (Kipling#4). With this in mind, it proves he is a curious mongoose because Rikki goes and explores the whole house and he is not frighten. Furthermore, Rikki also jumps on Teddy’s shoulder and climbs between his neck and collar. Therefore, Rikki-tikki-tavi an intelligent and curious mongoose who will do anything. …show more content…
Indeed, “remember that as soon as our eggs in the melon bed hatch (as they may tomorrow), our children will need more room and quiet.” (Kipling#17) in fact, This proves Nagaina is mischievous because her kids are in the melon bed and she wants the humans gone so the mongoose will leave with them. Nagaina is also perseverant. For example, “ ‘Son of the big man that killed Nag,’ she hissed, ’stay still.’ ” (Kipling#28) This shows she is persevering because Nagaina is still fighting even without Nag beside her. Nag was Nagaina’s partner and now he is gone. Thus, shows Nagaina is rat mischievous and
First of all, Rikki-tikki is an intelligent and curious mongoose in the story. For example, “Rikki-Tikki stole in by the masonry curb where the bath is put, he heard Nag and Nagaina whispering together outside in the moonlight” (Kipling#16). This is evidence proving Rikki-tikki is using his brains by sneaking up on Nag and Nagaina. Also it proves he wants to hear their conversation so he can kill both the cobras and their babies. In addition to, Rikki-tikki is also a curious mongoose. For instance, “It is the hardest thing in the world to frighten a mongoose, because he is eaten up from nose to tail in curiousity” (Kipling#4). With this in mind, it proves he is a curious mongoose because Rikki goes and explores the whole house and he is not frighten. Furthermore, Rikki also jumps on Teddy’s shoulder and climbs between his neck and collar. Therefore, Rikki-tikki-tavi an intelligent and curious mongoose who will do anything. …show more content…
Indeed, “remember that as soon as our eggs in the melon bed hatch (as they may tomorrow), our children will need more room and quiet.” (Kipling#17) in fact, This proves Nagaina is mischievous because her kids are in the melon bed and she wants the humans gone so the mongoose will leave with them. Nagaina is also perseverant. For example, “ ‘Son of the big man that killed Nag,’ she hissed, ’stay still.’ ” (Kipling#28) This shows she is persevering because Nagaina is still fighting even without Nag beside her. Nag was Nagaina’s partner and now he is gone. Thus, shows Nagaina is rat mischievous and