Analyzing Rudyard Kipling's 'Rikki'

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Rikki-Tikki Essay
In the short story,”Rikki-Tikki” by Rudyard Kipling describes Rikki as being brave and making his own sacrifices. On the other hand it also talks about Nagaina a vengeful also, a smart snake. The theme of this story is putting your family first before others. First of all, Rikki is a mongoose. He is a very brave mongoose and makes sacrifices for his family. For instance, “Rikki heard them going up the path from the stables.” (Kipling #25) This demonstrates that Rikki is very intelligent and shows that he is vicious and capable of being like Nagaina. For example, for her eggs she ran really fast to see Nagaina’s babies. (Kipling #25) Although he was off in some parts he was a good role model to others. Secondly, Nagaina is a snake. She protects her babies …show more content…

As textual evidence, “When he goes away, then the garden will be our own again. Remember as soon as our eggs hatch, our children will need room and quiet.” (Kipling #16) This proves Nagaina is smart enough to develop a plan to get rid of Rikki. In contrast, Nagaina also says that “Son of the big man that killed Nag, stay still all you three! If you move I strike if you don't move I still strike”(Kipling #27) This shows that Nagaina is vengeful and will pay back those who hurt Nag. Even though Nagaina is a little mean and rude in the outside, but she is also really in other ways. In addition, the theme of this story was putting your family first before others. Kipling wrote, “Rikki sprung, jumped in the snake’s back, dropped his head for between his forelegs, and bitten him as high as he could, but rolled away.” (Kipling #13) This manifests, how much sacrifices Rikki did for his loved ones, Teddy, so he wouldn’t get hurt. But, in the end Karait was dead so it was all that mattered. In conclusion, Nagaina and Rikki may have their

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