Rudyard Kipling is using the "house mongoose" passage (see below for full text) as an extension for the theory of Imperialism (in its crudest form the "natural order" of a native population serving it's benevolent & protective "betters").
"because every well-brought-up mongoose always hopes to be a house-mongoose some day and have rooms to run about in, and Rikki-tikki's mother (she used to live in the General's house at Segowlee) had carefully told Rikki what to do if ever he came across white men."
In "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," the mongoose Rikki-Tikki learns about loyalty, bravery, and the importance of protecting his family from danger. He also learns about the differences between friend and foe, and the value of vigilance in safeguarding those he cares about.
Rikki and Zane officially get together in Season 3, Episode 8 of "H2O: Just Add Water," titled "The Awakening." In this episode, they confront their feelings for each other, leading to a romantic relationship that develops throughout the season. Their relationship highlights the challenges and adventures that come with being a mermaid and navigating the human world.
» Mongooses are weasel-like animals, which have long bodies and faces, combined with small, rounded ears. They have short legs and long, tapering tails. » Most of the time, they have a gray or brown streak or a pattern in gray or brown fur. » While the smallest mongoose, the dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvula), measures approximately 10 inches, the largest of the lot, the white-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda), may measures around 28-30 inches at times. » You also get to see a great deal of diversity when it comes to their weight, with the same ranging somewhere between ½ lb to 8 lb. » There are mainly two types of species: one is the yellow mongoose, which likes to live a community life and the other, i.e., Egyptian mongoose, lives a solitary life. » These animals live in crevices of rocks and burrows. Some species are nocturnal, while others come out in the daylight. » Their life expectancy is about 20 years. » In mongooses, scent plays a very important role in case of demarcating the territories of various species and they also use it to mark their reproductive status. They have a large anal scent gland for the reproduction purpose. » Though they live in burrows, but the interesting thing is that they seldom dig these holes themselves; most of the time, they just move into the burrows that have been left by other animals. » Mongooses hunt with their claws and these animals have claws that cannot be drawn back because, they are non-retractile. » Apart from the scent, they also make a high-pitched noise, which is termed as "giggling" as a sign of mating. Giggling is a form of courtship when the animal is choosing a partner. » Mongoose is a very fast animal and in a conflict with a snake, it can dodge the snake and save itself from the strikes of the snake easily. » When hunting for snakes, it uses several tricks and then ultimately when the snake is tired, it attacks the snake and catches it by the back of its neck. » The quality of mongoose's being snake-killers, have been highlighted in Rudyard Kipling's story called Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, in which the mongoose saves the whole family from the Cobra. » Mongoose has a great tolerance towards the venom of the snake, apart from its swiftness and valor. » In spite of the tolerance they possess, there have been times when it has passed off by eating the head of the snake it has just killed. What happens is that when the mongoose eats the head and the fangs, it pierces through the walls of the blood vessels and the venom leaks into the bloodstream, leading to the death of the animal. » As pets, they can learn tricks and follow the orders easily. Hence, they are tamed easily. Nevertheless, it is advised, not to keep them as a pet as they have a freakish temperament. » In the Indian subcontinent, snake charmers domesticate mongooses and use them for their shows. In Japan, mongoose fights, wherein these mammals are pitted against highly venomous habu snakes, are very common. » Some species of mongooses use various defense mechanisms to save themselves from the bigger carnivores. One of them acts as the guard who keeps a watch on the surroundings and makes a loud noise that works like an alarm call for others to understand that there is danger lurking around. Once the other mongooses hear this alarm call, they rush to the nearest hole as soon as they can. These facts must have given you a complete insight about the mongoose. An amazing creation of nature, this animal reminds us that, "size doesn't matter, it's the power that matters."
Yes, mongooses are known to eat snakes as part of their diet. They are skilled hunters and have developed the ability to take down venomous snakes by using their agility and speed to avoid being bitten.
One of the best parts of being a zoologist is the opportunity to work closely with animals, studying their behavior and contributing to their conservation. Zoologists also get to conduct research, make discoveries, and educate others about the importance of wildlife and biodiversity.
In "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," the mongoose Rikki-Tikki learns about loyalty, bravery, and the importance of protecting his family from danger. He also learns about the differences between friend and foe, and the value of vigilance in safeguarding those he cares about.
"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" is a short story from Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book". It follows the adventures of a young mongoose named Rikki-Tikki-Tavi who protects his adoptive human family from two dangerous cobras, Nag and Nagaina. Through his bravery and quick thinking, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi successfully defeats the snakes and ensures the safety of the family.
The author of "Rikki-tikki-tavi" is illustrating the theme of courage and loyalty through the actions of the main character, Rikki-tikki. The story highlights the bravery and determination of a small mongoose as he protects his adopted family from dangerous cobras. It also emphasizes the importance of being vigilant and standing up against threats.
Rikki's life is saved by a friendly mongoose named Rikki-tikki-tavi. After being washed out of his burrow during a flood, he is found and taken in by a British family living in India. They provide him with food and shelter, ensuring his survival and allowing him to thrive in his new environment.
Chuchundra warned Rikki-tikki-tavi about the dangers of Nag and Nagaina, the cobras who lived in the garden, in order to protect the mongoose from harm. Chuchundra was fearful and cautious, knowing the reputation of the cobras for being dangerous and deadly. His warning was meant to keep Rikki-tikki-tavi safe from potential attack.
1)Courage:In the story, courage is the dominant characteristic of the hero, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, a mongoose. It is, indeed ,heroic for the mongoose to fight the evil cobras, Nag and Nagaina. Although Rikki is afraid of the cobra's immense size and strength, he is determined to protect the human family, who has given him refuge in their home. Rikki has no experience of fighting with snakes, but it is his tremendous power of courage which enables him to comfort the horrid cobras. He emerges victorious in his fight with the snakes. His courage is rewarded at the end- he is considered a hero by denizens of the garden ; and the human family gives him a permanent place in their home.The virtue of courage is highly regarded in the story. Rikki's is emphasised and contrasted with the cowardliness of Chuchundra , the fearful muskrat, who is unable to overcome his fear. Rikki and other creatures of the garden, scorn at Chuchundra for being chicken-hearted. At the end, Darzee, a tailor-bird sings a song of triumph to praise the heroic Rikki for his courageous deed.2)Survival: Survival of the fittest is the law of jungle, so it applies to the fantasy world of the garden as well. The cobras, Rikki and other creatures of the garden struggle to survive. Rikki, a mongoose poses a natural danger to the cobra and his family and hence, Rikki and snakes become arch-rivals. Cobras are a threat to the babies of the tailorbirds, Darzee and his wife; and also to the human family. But only the fittest Rikki and the human family survive in the end. The more fit acquire supremacy and power. The weak are eliminated altogether. The theme of survival comes from the theory of Social Darwinism, prevalent during the late 19th century.3) Loyalty: The virtues of loyalty, duty and honour were deeply rooted in Kipling during his training at the military school. Kipling was highly influenced by these virtues and they feature most of his works. Rikki's loyalty towards the human family makes him courageous. Rikki's sense of loyalty drives him to protect Teddy from Karait, a poisonous snake and later, the human family from the cobras. Rikki does not even bother about his own life in protecting the human family. Rikki fought for the honour of his family - the human family. Rikki's loyalty to the family does not go unrewarded. He gets a permanent refuge in the human family where he remains as their protector, for rest of his life.This answer is written by Vishal Reddy Kallem, a boy who is currently studying class X, Johnson Grammar School, Nacharam, Hyderabad-500007. If you have any queries regarded to this answer you can contact me -8008003213. Hope you all like this answer.
In the story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling, the theme of man vs. society is evident in Rikki's struggle against the cobras Nag and Nagaina, who represent a threat to the human family he has chosen to protect. Rikki's actions challenge the societal norms of the animal kingdom, where the cobras believe they are superior and have the right to harm humans. Through Rikki's bravery and cunning, he defies the societal expectations of the cobras and ultimately prevails, showcasing the theme of man overcoming societal obstacles.
1) The battle with the "dusty brown snakeling" Karait2) The battle with, and subsequent death of Nag3) The final underground battle of the Great War resulting in the death of Nagaina and the destruction of her last egg.
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 .
Rikki-tikki was gentle to the family by protecting them from danger, particularly from the cobras Nag and Nagaina. Despite being a fierce and brave mongoose, he showed care and concern for the human family who took him in, always putting their safety first. He formed a strong bond with the family, especially the young boy Teddy, and displayed his loyalty by keeping them safe from harm.
This line from Kipling's poem "If" means that true success is not just about material wealth or achievements, but about being able to maintain your composure and humility whether you succeed or fail. It emphasizes the importance of resilience and perspective in the face of life's ups and downs.
in series 3 Cleo is 16 Emma is 18 and RIKKI IS ... 17