In the story “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” by Rudyard Kipling by focusing on family, a clever mongoose and a scary snake fight each other family’s. Rikki and Nagaina are both caring to their family but only one can stay. First of all, Rikki tikki tavi may be protective sometimes but he goes for . He is brave, protective, and smart, I got these evidence from 19. When Nagina was harassing Teddy and about to strike Rikki yelled at Nagina, she got distracted and went after Rikki. When a an animal usually sees an animal they strike without thinking and fighting till death, but Rikki thinks before he attacks, when he planned to attack Nag he said, “Where should I attack the neck of the head. Planning the attack is more accurate. This shows that Rikki is smart