Rikki-tikki-tavi The short story, “Rikki-tikki-tavi” by Rudyard Kipling, is a story about a brave mongoose and an intelligent snake that both try to protect their families. Both Nagaina and Rikki are brave and determine when it comes to protecting their families. ing intelligent because she knows if she can get rid of the humans she will also get rid of Rikki. She also knows that if she can get rid of all of them she can safely raise her young ones in the bungalow. The other human trait Nagaina resembles, which is to be protective, is shown in the text. It clearly states “ Give me the last To start off, Rikki-tikki displays human traits like bravery and determination when it comes to protecting his family, from Nag and Nagaina. In the story
