Shere Khan’s Pelt
Shere Khan’s pelt represents the unbridgeable gap between humans and animals, as it is a show of human superiority. Shere Khan is the most fearsome beast in the jungle. He has a high degree…
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Nag’s Hood
Nag’s hood represents the qualities of Indian culture that British Imperialists—including Kipling himself—feared. In the story “Rikki-tikki-tavi,” Nag is a male cobra who possesses unique markings on his hood, which he says are a…
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