In the story “ Rikki Tikki Tavi ” by Rudyard Kipling, Rikki tikki has to have courage in order to save people. Rikki tikki got saved from drowning and was warmed over a fire. He was half choked to death because of the water. Rikki tikki is a brave and courageous mongoose who defends his family from these two cobras named Nag and Nagiana. In order to save people you have to have courage.
On page 9, Rikki tikki fought for his family and for himself. During the battle Rikki tikki bit Kairat on the back of his neck which paralyzed him. Then, the father of the family shot Kairat and blew him to shreds. Rikki tikki had to have courage to kill Kairat. If he did not show courage the snake would not