Argumentative Essay Rikki Tikki Tavi Theme is the central idea we take from the story when reading it. Also, theme can be revealed as a generalization about life or human beings. It can also be the lesson of the story. In the short story, “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” by Rudyard Kipling, I believe that the theme is good versus evil. I believe this is the theme because there are several instances where good versus evil are displayed. In this story the good represents Rikki and the snakes would be the evil. A similar instance of this scenario is how Batman is good and the Joker is the evil. However, I can see how some readers might think that the theme is courage versus fear. Theme is very crucial in the short story, “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” by Rudyard Kipling because it’s not just a story about a mongoose and some cobras. There is a lesson to be learned when a theme is presented. …show more content…
Rikki is the good in this story because he is protective, courageous, and loyal.
The author shows that Rikki, the protagonist, is protective by his dialogue; “The boy is safe and it was I-I-I that caught Nag by the hood last night in the bathroom.” His protectiveness is shown by this quote because Rikki fights Nag for the family that needs help. Also, I know he is courageous because Rikki announced, “Turn round, Nagaina; turn and fight!” This quote shows he is not afraid to stand up and fight for something he believes is right. Finally, I know that Rikki is loyal because in the story, the mother from the family that saved Rikki declared, “I don’t like that, he may bite the child.” “He’ll do no such thing.” the father stated. “Teddy’s safer with that little beast than if he had a bloodhound to watch him.” the father insists. This shows me that Rikki is loyal to this family and will protect them with courage like a dad protecting his
daughter. I understand that the main, evil antagonist in this story is Nagaina. I know this because she is selfish, threatening, and determined. She has also gotten the closest to killing Rikki and his adopted family. I believe that Nagaina is selfish because she sent Nag to do her dirty work, so she could have the garden all to herself and her family. She is threatening because she hissed, “Son of the big man that killed my Nag, stay still. I am not ready yet. Wait a little. Keep very still, all you three. If you move I strike, and if you do not move I strike. Oh, foolish people who killed my Nag!” Above all, she is a bully because determined to have the garden to herself again. She is determined because she will kill an innocent family just to have her garden back to herself, so that Rikki is is not in her way anymore. It is so obvious that Nagaina is the antagonist by these examples. Another possible theme could be courage versus fear. Rikki would be presented as the courageous character and Chuchundra would be presented as the fearful character. I know that Rikki is courageous because of his actions. Rikki fights and defeats snakes, and is not very fearful of doing so. Yet, Chuchundra is scared to even walk into the middle of the floor. Chuchundra spoke quietly out of fear. He did not want Nag to hear him. Rikki has shown opposite characteristics from Chuchundra. Courage versus fear could also be the theme in the short story, “Rikki Tikki Tavi” by Rudyard KIpling. The theme of “Rikki Tikki Tavi” is obviously good versus evil. I believe that Rudyard Kipling wanted to show us that our lives are not very different than the characters’ lives in the story, and that we should do good and be good in this world instead of being evil. Rudyard also showed us that if you stand up to the vindictive, vicious, villain, you can help many people including yourself. This reminds me of a time where I saw someone get picked on and her friends stood up for her. It is nice to see people stand up for what is right and help people when they are in need. All in all, Rudyard Kipling has very clearly showed us that bullies are not always so big and tough, and that they will not always win. by:Dorothy Dambacher
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