ipl-logo

Rikki Tavi Theme Analysis

195 Words1 Page

In the story Rikki Tikki Tavi, by Rudyard Kipling, Rikki Tikki Tavi must fight two snakes, Nag and Nagaina who try to kill him. They live in the garden and Rikki Tikki Tavi kills them and saves the other animals that live in the garden. One possible theme in this story is courage because no matter how afraid you are, you should always be courageous. The author says “ Rikki Tikki never knew when the hole might open and give Nagaina room to turn and strike at him.” (Kipling 73). In addition the author stated “Rikki Tikki's eyes grew red again, and he danced up to Karait...” (Kipling 62). Lastly, the author states “Turn round, Nagaina. Turn and fight!” (Kipling 73). This evidence supports the theme because it was very brave of Rikki Tikki

Show More
Related

  • Brikki Tavi Analysis

    222 Words  | 1 Pages

    “Rikki-tikki tavi” by Rudyard kipling Rikki- tikki tavi had a right to be proud of himself because he was going to defeat karit, nag, and nagaina the one who saved his family was a very brave and sneaky. Rikki-tikki tavi has the right to be proud, and brave of himself because he almost died in the flood on the summer day. The fight started by the cobras because they wanted the room so they tried to kill the family. The cobras were also trying to eat the eggs/ babies and Rikki-tikki was trying to stop the cobras from eating the baby eggs. On page 19 the author has Rikki-tikki say about nag “ Nag is dead- is dead -is dead- is dead”.

    Read More

  • Tikki Tavi's Book Theme

    283 Words  | 2 Pages

    One theme from Rikki Tikki Tavi would be courage. Rikki has to fight two cobras, Nag and Nagaina, to protect his garden and Teddy. He is frightened of them because they are stronger and bigger than he is, but he overcomes his fear and fights them anyway. "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" is a short story in The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling about the adventures of a valiant young mongoose. One theme from Rikki Tikki Tavi would be courage.

    Read More

  • How Does Galbraith Show Courage In 'Snowfire'?

    435 Words  | 2 Pages

    In the novel “Snowfire” by Richard Galbraith. Michael and various other characters show great boldness while trying to save the tigers. Michal the protagonist shows great courage as he tries to complete the task his father was unable to. Another character that shows great courage is Tania especially when she enters the RATS compound. Casper shows great courage when he sacrifices himself in order to save the tigers.

    Read More

  • Brikk Tikki Brave Quotes

    661 Words  | 3 Pages

    ‘Oh, look here! our mongoose is killing a snake!’ This is important because it shows rikki tikki tavi being brave and saving teddy from Karait the theme i thought of was rikki tikki being be brave, i chose this because throughout the story all rikki tikki has done was help them and brave. The theme of the fictional story Rikki-tikki-tavi by Rudyard Kipling is to be brave and have courage to protect the ones you love. Evidence Rikki’s character traits (pg.21).

    Read More

  • Rikki Tiki Theme Essay

    500 Words  | 2 Pages

    However, the theme is not “face your fears.” While Rikki does become brave and Nagaina becomes fearful, not all the animals have fear. Overall, the first theme could be one of the best themes for the story. Rikki Tikki Tavi written by Rudyard Kipling, will always be a story with many life lessons like “good triumphs over evil,”so don’t be evil. The theme in this story also goes with things that happen all the time in real life.

    Read More

  • How Does Rikki Tavi Show Courage

    432 Words  | 2 Pages

    Rikki Tikki Tavi is a book of a brave mongoose trying to save the day by fighting off cobras. In this book we see Rudyard Kipling’s own experiences living in India like Rikki Tikki living in humid India. Rikki Tikki is a brave mongoose who risks his life for others. He was very loving because he put others first. This book takes place in humid India meaning there are cobras.

    Read More

  • Tikki Courage Quotes

    735 Words  | 3 Pages

    Overall, Rudyard Kipling uses personification in “Rikki-tikki-tavi” to demonstrate how loving or being loved affects your actions and

    Read More

  • Rudyard Kipley Rikki Tavi Quotes

    242 Words  | 1 Pages

    “Rikki-tikki-tavi” is a short story written by Rudyard Kipling. Rikki-tikki-tavi is a brave, curious, and heroic mongoose who defeats Nag and Nagaina the wicked cobras that have been tormenting Rikki’s new family and friends. In the story Rikki shows that he is brave when he attacks Nag in the bathroom of the bungalow to protect his family. This quote from the book proves Rikki’s bravery.

    Read More

  • Ahmedi Character Analysis

    828 Words  | 4 Pages

    To undertake a mission people undergo many tasks even if they are outrageous to complete their mission. People set goals to motivate themselves to complete the challenge that they are facing. For instance, Farah Ahemedi was so determined to survive that she climbed a mountain with a prosthetic leg on. John Steinbeck was so motivated to find the real beauty of places and cultures that he traveled across America to complete his goal that he set for himself. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi has mind settled on protecting Teddy and his family that he fought off any animals that imposed as any threat to the family.

    Read More

  • Rudyard Kipling's Rikki The Hero

    411 Words  | 2 Pages

    Rikki ´s determination has helped his family out of harm and safe in their home. Bravery is what helped Rikki the most “Rikki-Tikki had sprung, jumped on the snake’s back, dropped his head far between his forelegs, bitten as high up the back as he could get hold, and rolled away.” ( Kipling, 127) This brought out his inner courage to go out and fight a 5 foot cobra and think he’s going to come back

    Read More

  • Rikki Compare And Contrast

    676 Words  | 3 Pages

    Snakes and mongooses have hated each other since they were brought to this world. However, the reason they fight for is very thoughtful and advantageous. In Rikki-Tikki-Tavi written by Rudyard Kipling, Rikki is a mongoose that was taken into care by Teddy and his loyal family. This is mainly due to the reason that Rikki was washed up a storm that collapsed his house. On the other hand, Nagaina is a vicious cobra who is the wife to Nag, and the mother of many babies.

    Read More

  • Courage Definition Essay

    517 Words  | 3 Pages

    One of my favorite examples of being courageous is the story of David and Goliath from the Bible. The story says that David was only a young shepherd boy who had no military training whatsoever and went up to Goliath, who was considered a giant of his time and the best Philistine warrior, with only five smooth pebbles and a sling. David also went up to the Philistine with the courage that God would help protect himself against Goliath. When David stopped, he confronted Goliath then slung one pebble at Goliath, sinking it deep into Goliath’s forehead, which knocked him out, and then he killed him and chopped off his head.

    Read More

  • To Kill A Mockingbird: Literary Analysis

    1902 Words  | 8 Pages

    “Courage doesn 't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying ‘I’ll try again tomorrow’” - Mary Anne Radmacher. Through this quote one can see the advantages of real courage. One can really understand the true meaning of courage by reading the books To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. The book by Harper Lee is written by a 9 year old’s perspective named Scout.

    Read More

  • To Kill A Mockingbird Courage Quotes

    966 Words  | 4 Pages

    Courage has gone through many changes. It has been altered throughout races, cultures, religions, sex, and time. However, the core values of courage has always remained parallel. It is difficult to explain in words the meaning of courage, like describing a color, but everyone knows what courage is, how it feels, and how to perform it. In Harper Lee’s

    Read More

  • Examples Of Courage In To Kill A Mockingbird

    675 Words  | 3 Pages

    Courage “Courage is simply the willingness to be afraid and act anyways” - Dr. Robert Anthony. In courage is one of the main themes. There are many examples of courage in the book. Atticus shows courage in many ways and parts of the book and so do many other characters. In To Kill A Mockingbird Atticus shows courage towards Tom in a couple ways and Boo Radley shows courage.

    Read More

More about Rikki Tavi Theme Analysis

Open Document