Nagaina In Tikki Vikings

In the story Rikki-tikki-tavi by Rudyard Kipling, Rikki-tikki-tavi a brave and valiant mongoose fight/battles a sneaky and smart snake called Nagaina. Rikki and Nagaina will both do anything to protect their families.

First of all Rikki is a courageous and determined mongoose. For example, when Rikki is fighting Nag it shows how brave he was, “For he made sure he would be banged to death, and for the honor of his family, he preferred to be found with his family, he preferred to be found with his teeth locked.” (Kipling 20). This demonstrates that Rikki is very determined and brave.He could have given up, however he kept fighting even though he thought he was going to be killed.Rikki-tikki’s determination helps him protect his family.

Nagaina is a smart and sneaky snake that wants to get rid of Rikki-tikki.For example, when Nagaina is talking to Nag about sneaking in the house with a plan, “When the house is emptied of people he will have to go away, and then the garden will be our own again.” (Kipling 16). This shows that Nagaina is smart enough to develop a plan to get rid of Rikki. Nagaina could have just rushed in the house but, she is sneaky and wants to get in with a plan. Nagainas sneaking helps her a little while trying to get in the house.
For example, when Nagaina forgets everything for the sake of her last egg,”Nagaina spun clear round, forgetting everything for the sake of the one egg.” (Kipling 28). When Nagaina gives up everything for the sake of one egg. When Rikki kills Nag to protect his family even though he thinks he is going to die but he wants to protect his family from Nag. The theme is important because you only have one family so, you should do as much as you can to protect