He was washed out of his burrow by a "high summer flood" and, half-drowned was rescued by the family & adopted.
Rikki-tikki-tavi comes to live with the family after he is washed away from his burrow by a summer flood and subsequently rescued by the family's young son, Teddy. Teddy's mother decides to keep the mongoose and name him Rikki-tikki-tavi.
Rikki-tikki, a young mongoose, comes to live with the English family after being washed away from his burrow during a rainstorm. He is discovered by a boy named Teddy in their garden, where he is found nearly drowning. The family takes him in, and Rikki-tikki quickly becomes a beloved pet, protecting them from snakes and other threats. His bravery and loyalty solidify his place in their household.
He fought to save other animals lives and he was trying to save the human family's live.
When Nag dies Nagina slithers into Teddy's house and threatens to kill Teddy. Just then Rikki-Tikki-Tavi comes bounding in with Nagina's last egg. Seeing the egg in Rikki's mouth she pleads to let her take the egg and never return to the garden. But Rikki knowing how tricky snakes can be he puts the egg outside the house on the porch. Then he runs around her like a hyper kangaroo saying "you can't catch me."
After Rikki-Tikki-Tavi defeated Nag and Nagaina, he became a celebrated hero in the garden, earning the gratitude and admiration of the human family he protected. His bravery ensured the safety of the household from further snake threats, and he continued to live with them, maintaining peace in their environment. Rikki-Tikki's instincts and courage established him as a guardian, allowing him to thrive in his new home. Eventually, he remained vigilant, always ready to protect against any future dangers.
Rikki-tikki-tavi comes to live with the family after he is washed away from his burrow by a summer flood and subsequently rescued by the family's young son, Teddy. Teddy's mother decides to keep the mongoose and name him Rikki-tikki-tavi.
Rikki is a fictional character from the short story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling. In the story, Rikki lives in the garden of a British colonial family's bungalow in India.
The action in Rikki-tikki-tavi takes place in two primary locations. Indoors in the "big bungalow" where Teddy's family (and Rikki-tikki) live. Outdoors in the garden where the rest of the animals live.
The external conflict in "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" is between the mongoose, Rikki-Tikki, and the cobras, Nag and Nagaina, who threaten to harm the human family living in the garden. Rikki-Tikki must protect the family from the cobras' threat and defend the garden from their presence.
"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling follows a traditional plot diagram structure: Exposition: Rikki-tikki, a mongoose, is rescued by a British family and makes their garden his home. Rising Action: Rikki-tikki befriends the family, protects them from cobras, and becomes aware of Nag and Nagaina's evil plans. Climax: Rikki-tikki outwits and defeats Nag and Nagaina, saving the family from harm. Falling Action: Rikki-tikki is hailed a hero and continues to protect the family and garden. Resolution: Rikki-tikki continues to live happily with the family, becoming an integral part of their lives.
The family treated Rikki-tikki with kindness and care. They welcomed him into their home, fed him, and provided him with a safe place to live. They appreciated his efforts in protecting them from dangerous cobras and considered him a valuable member of their family.
1) the floor that kicked him to the Teddy's family's garden . 2) the struggle at which rikki-tikki-tavi the first time meet the snakes . 3) when rikki-tikki-tavi heard the sorrowful voice for darzee . 4) the struggle at which rikki-tikki-tavi fought with karait ,and killed him . 5) when nag talk to nagaina about what will they do . 6) the struggle at which rikki-tikki-tavi fought with nag and killed him . 7) when darzee was very happy and sang the victory song after rikki-tikki-tavi killed nag . 8) when rikki-tikki-tavi broke down the eggs of nagaina . 9) when nagaina want to killed teddy and his family . 10) when rikki-tikki-tavi killed nagaina under the ground.
the first major event : when Rikki-Tikki-Tavi reach to the garden of this family by the flood that kicked him to this garden. the second major event : when Rikki-Tikki-Tavi fought with Karait and killed him the third major event : when Rikki-Tikki-Tavi fought with Nag and killed him the fourth major event : when Rikki-Tikki-Tavi fought with Nagaina and killed her the fifth major event which is the resolution of the story: when Darzee sang the victory song and all the animal praise Rikki-Tikki-Tavi because he safe their life .
The climax is when he enters the hole of Nagaina and comes out alive and proud.
The first situational conflict in Rikki-tikki-tavi is the flood which washes him out of his burrow. Between characters, the first conflict occurs "off screen" when Nag eats one of Darzees eggs. The first character conflict Rikki-tikki faces is when Nagaina attacks him from behind whie he is talking to Nag.
He fought to save other animals lives and he was trying to save the human family's live.
In "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," a metaphor is used when Rikki-Tikki is described as a "living arrow" as he lunges to attack his enemies. This comparison suggests that Rikki-Tikki is swift, precise, and deadly in his movements, much like an arrow flying through the air. Metaphors like this help to create vivid imagery and emphasize the ferocity and agility of the mongoose as a skilled predator.