Rudyard Kipling Essays

  • Rudyard Kipling Research Paper

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    Although born India Rudyard Kipling lived in England for a large portion of his life in the late 1800s, where he wrote works that both inspired people and illustrated the hard work of success seen throughout his years. Kipling’s works range from simplistic children stories to in depth poetry, as well as thoughtful short stories, which are still famous today. Kipling’s unique, simplistic language is seen in his poems “If-” and “The White Man’s Burden,” which revolve around hope and a push for help

  • Rudyard Kipling Research Paper

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    Rudyard Kipling For some authors, their stories get forgotten and then no one knows who they are. For Rudyard Kipling, that is not the case. He wrote many short stories, poems, and novels that were loved by many readers. Even though he died a long time ago, people still read his famous works today. Rudyard Kipling was born 1865 in Bombay, India (“Joseph Rudyard Kipling”). When he was six years old, he was sent to live with a foster family in England. During the time in England, he went to a boarding

  • Rudyard Kipling Research Paper

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    Many people know Rudyard Kipling as the author of Rikki Tikki Tavi. However, Kipling was known for more than just one thing. He is remembered as one of the greatest poets and authors today; his works of literature are known all around the world. Kipling’s life was not just a rollercoaster that only went up. Rather, he had several setbacks, some successes, hardships, but eventually, he persevered and left a gigantic mark on the present day world. Through knowing more about Joseph Rudyard Kipling’s life

  • Rudyard Kipling Research Paper

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    -Rudyard Kipling One of the greatest authors of his time, Rudyard Kipling left his mark on the world of literature. Although he is most famous for his authoring of The Jungle Book, Kipling wrote short stories, poems, and children’s books. Moreover, Kipling is accredited for writing over 300 works of literature, many of which are still analyzed and read today. Born on December 30, 1865 in Bombay, India to British parents, Alice Macdonald and John Lockwood Kipling, Rudyard Kipling was the oldest

  • Rudyard Kipling Annotated Bibliography

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    The author of “Rikki-tikki-tavi,” Rudyard Kipling, was born in Bombay, India, in 1865. Kipling spent his years as a young child in India, but in 1871 he and his sister Beatrice were shipped off to England to begin schooling. He and his sister were placed to live with an old widow of a Navy captain in a boarding home, and lived there for the better part of six years. After living in the boarding home, Kipling later addressed it as “The house of Desolation.” Kipling lived in the home for six years,

  • Rudyard Kipling Research Paper

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    Rudyard Kipling was a famous English writer and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and short stories for children. Rudyard Kipling was born in an English family in Bombay, India. He was sent back to England for education when he was six years old. He attended the United Service College, which trained young men mainly for military careers. He returned to India at age sixteen in 1882. He rejoined his parents and worked as a reporter

  • Rhetorical Analysis Of If By Rudyard Kipling

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    life. Rudyard Kipling is an author who has a strong opinion on dreams and he inputs his opinion in his writing using rhetorical devices like repetition, tone/mood, and symbolism to emphasise his greater message that is hidden in his writing. In Kipling's poem “If”, he expresses his opinion on becoming a man and uses repetition to signify this message. Kipling wrote the poem as if he was talking to his son John, who later passed at the age of 18. In the poem Kipling

  • Rudyard Kipling Research Paper

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    Rudyard Kipling can be seen as one of the most diverse and influential writers of his time. He lived in three countries and based a large majority of his books on real-life experiences from his life in India where streets were packed with people and lush forests. The diversity in Kipling’s books coupled with native slang is what makes his books popular. His books are still well-read and his most popular book is the children’s story, “The Jungle Book.” Rudyard Joseph Kipling was born on December

  • Rudyard Kipling Research Paper

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    humble man, a huge engine, or an empire”- Rudyard Kipling (Buckley 1050). Rudyard Kipling was like the all time writer of the Victorian age. Rudyard Kipling was considered to be one of the brilliant minds of the 18th century. Kipling was an very artistic and inspiring writer. He was a writer who could write his way to the end of time and keep writing. Throughout his lifetime his life, career, and his poems had inspired others in many different ways. “Rudyard Kipling was an author who got to see part of

  • Rudyard Kipling Research Paper

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    many people possess the ability to take a pen and let their emotions and memories spill onto their paper with vivid imagery or finesse. However the renowned author and poet, Rudyard Kipling, stands above the rest when it comes to expressing himself through his writing. Born in Bombay, India on December 30th, 1865, Rudyard Kipling was the mastermind who wrote “The Jungle Book” and “The Man Who Would Be King”. Not only was he famous for writing adventurous stories, but he was also highly praised for his

  • Analysis Of Rikki Tavi By Rudyard Kipling

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    “Rikki Tikki tavi” is a classic by Rudyard Kipling about the story of a young mongoose who gets washed away from his burrow and has many adventures in the garden of a bungalow in india. His biggest adventure is when he is forced to wage a series of battles with the cobras in the garden. He got some help from the tailorbird darzee and his wife, and some help from the chuchundra but he did most of the fighting himself. At first Rikki Tikki is mistaken for dead but found not to be by the Big Man

  • Honor In Rikki-Tavi, By Rudyard Kipling

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    The short story, “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi”, by Rudyard Kipling, expresses the theme of overcoming fear to protect your family. Both Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Nagaina show determination to protect their family at all costs, including the need to fight to the death. First, Rikki is resembled a human hero, portraying human-like characteristics such as bravery, intelligence, and love for his family. “As he held, he closed his jaws tighter and tighter, for he made sure he would be banged to death, and for the honor

  • Loyalty In Rikki-Tavi By Rudyard Kipling

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    friends doesn't stay loyal to you, they don't stay your friend for very long” -John Cena, is a quote that speaks about loyalty.This quote about loyalty connects to the theme of Rikki Tikki Tavi.The theme of the fictional story Rikki-tikki-tavi by Rudyard Kipling is loyalty can cause people to take a chance for those you love and care for. Rikki Tikki is a loyal and insolent character in this story. For example, Rikki Tikki was loyal to the family, but he was also insolent to some of the

  • Analysis Of Rikki-Tavi, By Rudyard Kipling

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    story “Rikki-tikki-tavi” by Rudyard Kipling, a brave, cunning mongoose fights a wicked and intelligent cobra mother. These two portray the theme of protecting your family at all cost. First of all, Rikki-tikki-tavi portrays many human qualities such as bravery and intelligence. For example,” ‘Well,’ said Rikki, ‘marks or no marks, do you think it is right for you to eat fledglings out of a nest?” (Kipling 8). Rikki is well knowingly

  • Analysis Of Rikki Tavi By Rudyard Kipling

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    Rikki-tikki-tavi Plot Analysis Essay Guide/Outline In Rudyard Kipling's fiction story, "Rikki-tikki-tavi", the theme of Good vs. Evil is demonstrated through Rikki's actions during his many conflicts within the story. For example, when Nag and Nagaina are talking about how to kill the family outside the bathroom sluice.(evil) And The next morning Rikki asked Darzee where Nagaina has hidden her eggs, and went to smash the eggs.(good) After Rikki smashed most of the eggs he saw Nagaina in the veranda

  • Rikki-Tavi By Rudyard Kipling: Character Analysis

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    In the story ‘Rikki-tikki-tavi” written by Rudyard Kipling, a mongoose, known as Rikki-Tikki, is found almost dead. A boy named Teddy takes him in and lets him stay in their comfy bungalow. Nagaina and Nag, two snakes that live near the house, are a threat to the garden and Teddy. He needs to defeat them to save Teddy. He shows to be fast, strong, and brave during his struggle to save the family. Rikki proves he his fast by catching up to Nagaina and diving into her hole after battling her for

  • Chapter Summary: Rikki-Tavi, By Rudyard Kipling

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    n the story ¨Rikki-Tikki-Tavi,¨ written by Rudyard Kipling, Rikki-TIkki is a little mongoose who is taken in by an English family living in a bungalow in Segowlee, India. RIkki-Tikki is very fast friendly, and curious. First Rikki Tikki shows how fast he is by dodging Nagaina’s bite.” He jumped into the air, as high as he could go, and just under him whizzed the head of Nagaina…”(19) Another way Rikki shows how fast he is, is when he dodges Karait “...Karait struck out, Rikki jumped sideways…”

  • Rudyard Kipling Research Paper

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    “seeing is believing” and while it may hold true for many, Rudyard Kipling’s spiritual upbringing taught him otherwise. With a great deal of his youth spent in a church, Kipling learned firsthand what exactly faith meant by watching his parents serve others. He was also able to benefit from a very tight knit family, which provided him with the love and nurturing every child craves and to some extent needs. This dynamic family Kipling had, along with “his exposure to the world of art, philosophy

  • Rikki Tikling: Character Analysis

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    my fear of swimming. “It is impossible for a mongoose to stay frightened for any length of time.” Have you ever had to take a risk, even though you are scared about what is going to happen? The theme of the fictional story Rikki-tikki-tavi by Rudyard Kipling is that any animal, big or small, can have a lot of bravery in them. Rikki Tikki is a brave character in this story that protects people he loves. For example, Rikki Tikki killed Karait to make sure he doesn’t go and kill Teddy and his family

  • Rudyard Kipling's 'Rikki Mongoose'

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    RIKKI TIKKI TAVI The short by rudyard kipling is about a brave mongoose named RIKKI TIKKI TAVI. RIKKI TIKKI TAVI is willing to risk his life to protect his family. Rikki fights the evil and mean NAG and NAGAINA. He fights two snakes that want to get rid of him. When Rikki fights Nag and Nagaina he has help from Darzee’s wife and Chuchundra. Darzee’s wife is willing to help Rikki and Chuchundra is so afraid to fight Nag and Nagaina. First of all RIKKI TIKKI TAVI is a brave mongoose