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Rudyard Kipley Rikki Tavi Quotes

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“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. “Then he jumped the head was lying a little clear of the water jar, under the curve of it, and as his teeth met, Rikki braced his back of it and his teeth met” (22). Rikki reveals an abundance of curiosity he has the first night he spent with his new family, he explored inside and outside of the bungalow while the rest of his family were asleep. The following

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