Rikki-Tikki-Tavi par Rudyard Kipling

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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" Summary

In the Segowlee cantonment, the British living quarters in India during World War I, Rikki-tikki, a mongoose, is swept from his burrow by a flood. Rescued by Teddy, the young son of a British family, Rikki-tikki is nursed back to health and adopted by the family. At first, Teddy’s mother worries that Rikki-tikki might be too wild and would be dangerous to have around Teddy. Teddy’s father reassures her that mongooses are not only safe to have in a house, but excellent protectors against deadly snakes.

Rikki-tikki makes friends with some of the animals in the garden. There are two cobras, Nag and Nagaina, who terrorize the birds and other animals. Darzee, a bird who lives in the garden, and his wife have lost one of their fledglings to the snakes. Darzee begs Rikki-tikki to keep them and their children safe. Rikki-tikki decides he will kill the cobras, but first, he kills another deadly snake. It is his first kill, and his family are impressed. He is hailed a hero. This only makes Rikki-tikki want to kill Nag and Nagaina more. He feels responsible for the safety of the family and the garden animals.

One night, Nag and Nagaina plot to kill the human family. Nag falls asleep in the bathroom while he waits for the man to come in for his morning bath. Rikki-tikki watches and waits for the right moment, then attacks. The mongoose wins a terrible battle against the cobra. Teddy's father shoots Nag in two, only after Rikki-tikki has killed him, and throws the snake on the trash pile.

Rikki-tikki and Darzee’s wife make a plan to get Nagaina away from her eggs. Darzee’s wife fakes a broken wing, making a racket to distract the cobra. Nagaina leaves her nest of nearly-hatched eggs and begins to chase the bird. Rikki-tikki kills the unhatched cobras and Darzee's wife calls out a warning to him. Thinking the man killed her husband, Nagaina has cornered the entire family on the veranda.

Rikki-tikki brings one last unhatched egg and taunts Nagaina. She is frantic and begs for her baby back. With the snake occupied, the family escapes. Rikki-tikki knows that if he does not kill Nagaina, neither the family, nor the garden animals will ever be safe. He attacks and chases her into her underground den. Darzee sings a sad song, saying that Rikki-tikki must be dead, for nothing can beat a cobra in its own den. Rikki-tikki, however, emerges victorious, announcing that Nagaina will not return.

The family and animals rejoice. Rikki-tikki eats a huge celebration meal with the family, and settles down as the proud protector of his human family and garden-animal friends.

Essential Questions for "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"

1. How does our "nature" define us?
2. Is trust earned or given?
3. How is trust lost?

Questions fréquemment posées sur Rikki-Tikki-Tavi de Rudyard Kipling

Quel est un résumé rapide de "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" pour ma classe ?

"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" est une courte histoire sur une mangouste courageuse qui protège une famille humaine et les animaux du jardin contre deux cobras mortels, Nag et Nagaina. Par courage et ruse, Rikki-tikki vainc les serpents et devient un héros pour tous.

Quels sont les thèmes principaux de "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" ?

Les thèmes principaux incluent le courage, la loyauté, la confiance et la lutte entre le bien et le mal. L’histoire explore comment le caractère et l’instinct façonnent les actions et les relations.

Comment puis-je enseigner "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" en une seule période de classe ?

Utilisez un bref résumé de l’histoire, discutez des personnages clés et des thèmes, et engagez les élèves avec une activité comme la cartographie des personnages ou un débat sur les questions essentielles de l’histoire. Terminez par une courte réflexion ou une fiche de sortie.

Quelles sont quelques idées de plans de leçons pour "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" ?

Essayez la création de storyboards des événements, l’exploration des traits de caractère, l’analyse du thème de la confiance, ou la réinterprétation de scènes clés. Intégrez des discussions de groupe et de l’écriture créative pour approfondir la compréhension.

Pour quel groupe d’âge convient "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" ?

"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" convient bien aux classes de 4e à 8e année. Son intrigue aventureuse et son langage accessible le rendent attrayant pour les élèves du primaire supérieur et du collège.