Have you ever fought a snake? “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” is a short story by Rudyard Kipling. In this tale, a mongoose named Rikki-Tikki, single handedly, fought his way through the bathrooms of the Big Bungalow in Segowlee cantonment. He fought against two cobra mates, fighting for their own children, dominance, and their lives.
The exposition of the of the story introduces the main protagonist and other side characters. It introduces Rikki-Tikki, Teddy, the “big man”, Teddy’s mother, Chuchundra, Darzee, and Darzee’s wife. It also introduces the place, which is a living quarter for British troops in Segowlee, India. However, a specific time period is not given. Rikki-Tikki starts the story when he finds himself at a family home with a garden, after
The exposition of the of the story introduces the main protagonist and other side characters. It introduces Rikki-Tikki, Teddy, the “big man”, Teddy’s mother, Chuchundra, Darzee, and Darzee’s wife. It also introduces the place, which is a living quarter for British troops in Segowlee, India. However, a specific time period is not given. Rikki-Tikki starts the story when he finds himself at a family home with a garden, after