Rikki Tikki is a brave mongoose that fought three snakes to protect the ones he loved.
As proof, “He was doing a much more dangerous thing than fighting Nag, for Karait is so small and can turn so quickly” This shows that Rikki Tikki is a brave mongoose, because he was doing dangerous things such as fighting a snake that could have killed him with one bite. Rikki Tikki was protecting his human family from Nagaina and Nag so they couldn’t bite them and kill them. “Yes, you will go away, and you will never come back; for you will go to the rubbish heap with Nag.” That shows that Rikki Tikki is not afraid to talk back to Nagaina. That quote also shows that Rikki Tikki is very protective over his family because if he didn’t care he wouldn’t yell at Nagina. Rikki Tikki is Brave because he fought three snakes to protect his family and the garden all the animals lived in the garden. As you can see Rikki Tikki is full of bravery.
Nagaina, is another character in the story that is also full of bravery. This quote will prove how brave she is “Go in quietly, and remember that the big man who killed Karait is the first one to biten.” “Then come out and tell me, and we will hunt for Rikki-tikki together.” (para #49) That shows how brave Nagaina is because she knew Rikki kills…show more content… (Addition transition,) “Son of the big man that killed Nag,” she hissed, “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.” This shows that Nagaina is brave because she risked her life to get revenge for Rikki killing Nag.” ( para #84) That shows that she was brave because she knew he might kill her but she still did it to get revenge. Rikki and Nagaina are similar because they both are brave because they both are fighting for their loved ones. Those are some of the reasons why Nagaina is
