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“Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” Argumentative Essay In the short story, “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” by Rudyard Kipling, the theme is clearly good versus evil. The snakes Nag and Nagaina represent the evil in this theme. They show atrociousness and selfishness by trying to kill the the nice family to gain control of the whole garden. Most of the story is about the conflict between Rikki and the two snakes. Throughout the story I thought of certain traits for the characters. I feel that Nagaina is very threatening…

The theme is the subject of the story. So, the obvious theme for the small story “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” by Rudyard Kipling is good versus evil. This is the theme because Rikki, the mongoose and the protagonist, is good as an angel. While Nag and Nagina, the king cobras in this short story and the antagonists, are as evil as the devil. Now I can see where some people might think courage and fear is the theme. It makes more sense to use good versus evil because the main characters possess both good…

Swing Kids is an American musical drama that was released March 5th, 1993. This Hollywood Pictures film was written by Jonathan Marc Feldman and directed by Thomas Carter, with stars such as Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, and Frank Whaley. Swing Kids was produced by Mark Gordon and John Bard Manulis, and it was distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. This movie runs for approximately 112 minutes and it’s music is by James Horner, it’s soundtrack includes mostly swing music with…

Bushman psychological construction of worldview is based largely on causality and consequence- both everyday action and mythology/folklore is structured in terms of human and non-human beings' actions as a cause of an event. Take, for example, the Early Race Narrative concerning the baboon's short, crooked tail. When baboons were like people, in the Early Race times, a child went hunting with a baboon. When they returned to a group of people, the baboon told them he had brought them gemsbok meat…

Culminating Writing I think rikki should be proud of himself because of his bravery, his wit, and his strength. He battled two Cobra’s, he distracted Nagaina, and he battled 3 snakes and never lost. I think he was brave because he single handedly fought two Cobra’s and destroyed the eggs. That is really hard for a young Mongoose like Rikki. Now that is real bravery. For an example in the story it says,”Rikki was plunged into the rat hole where Nag and her used to live.” on page 27.…

Different Versions of Robin Hood Heroes are revealed in many different ways. They may also be revealed in similar ways. Like Robin Hood, he is told in many different versions and storytales. Robin Hood has many stories, ballads, and even movies about him. He is a very well-known hero to many. Even though he may be a fairytale hero, he portrays a character that some look up to. Some stories are different, but they still have similarities. The Robin Hood cartoon movie, live movie, and text, all…

Have you ever wondered what the theme of “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” is? Theme is the truth or central idea of a story that reveals life. The theme of “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” by Rudyard Kipling is good triumphs over evil. The reason why the theme is good triumphs over evil is because Rikki-tikki was the protagonist trying to protect his family and the rest of the garden, while Nag along with Nagaina were the antagonist of this story trying to kill the family and others in the garden. As a result, Rikki-tikki…

Determination doesn’t have an off-season. The Other Side of the Sky, The Song of the Wandering Aengus, and Barrio Boy all show their path of determination. In The Other Side of the Sky; Farah Ahmedi is determined to get her mother out of Afghanistan. In The Song of the Wandering Aengus; Aengus was determined after he saw a beautiful woman. In Barrio Boy; Ernesto is determined to learn English by his teacher beauty. The first text is a true story called Barrio Boy, Ernesto is learning the…

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Cobras with their threatening hoods and intimidating upright postures, are some of the most iconic snakes on Earth. Mongooses are long, furry, a pointed face, and a bushy tail. The snakes elegance, prideful stance and venomous bite have made them more respectful and feared. The three main characters are Rikki-tikki and the snakes, and Teddy. Rikki-tikki lives with Teddy and his parents in a big bungalow in Segowlee cantonment. The plot is about two of the mediums like print and…

The Jungle Book has long been a Disney animated classic, but in 2016 the film directed by Jon Favreau changed when the classic came to life using the advanced style of animation we have developed over the years. Using amazing camera angles, special effects, and sound it really came together to give the viewer a feel of being in the film with the young main character Mowgli (Neel Sethi). Man is the most dangerous species, greediness kills and more harm will come upon nature for as long as we want…