“Rikki-tikki-Tavi” – Rudyard Kipling

“Rikki-tikki-Tavi” – Rudyard Kipling


Summary

"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" tells the story of a brave Mongoose who turns into a homely hero as he defeats the dangerous Cobra, Nag and Nagaina, who threatens a human cycle of relatives. The floods were swept away and the family's way survived, Rikki knows about the plans for snakes to kill them. Through bravery and quick thinking, Rikki fights and kills each cobra, ensures the family's safety and ensures its area as its protector.

 

Character

-          Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (A brave mongoose, the protagonist)

-          Darzee (A tailorbird, Rikki's ally)

-          Nag (A dangerous cobra, antagonist)

-          Nagaina (Nag’s wife, also an antagonist)

-          Teddy (The young human boy who is saved by Rikki) 

-          Teddy’s parents (The family that takes in Rikki)

 

Plot Elements

Exposition - The story begins with a young mongoose, Rikki-tikki-tavi, being washed far from his home via a flood and finding refuge inside the bungalow of a British circle of relatives in India. Teddy and his parents take him in as a pet, and Rikki quickly adapts to his new lifestyles.

Rising action - Rikki discovers that the house is below threat from two cobras, Nag and Nagaina, who're planning to assault the humans. He paperwork an alliance with Darzee, the tailorbird, who aids him in his conflict towards the cobras. Tensions rise as Rikki learns that Nag and Nagaina are plotting to kill Teddy's own family, in particular targeting the boy.

Climax - Rikki engages in a fierce battle with Nag in the bathroom, ultimately killing him. Nagaina, seeking revenge, continues to threaten the family. Rikki confronts her next, culminating in a final showdown where he successfully defeats her, ensuring the safety of the family.

Resolution - With the cobras dead, Rikki-tikki-tavi has saved Teddy and his own family. He is well known as a hero and continues to live with them, watching over them as their protector.

 

Analysis & Feelings

The tale highlights topics of bravery and loyalty, with Rikki-tikki-tavi embodying braveness as he protects his human circle of relatives from risky threats. His victory over the cobras emphasizes the conventional warfare between precise and evil, leaving readers with a feel of admiration for his quick questioning and backbone.

 

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