Which writing sample best reflects this important theme in the passage?
Kim has been asked to write and reflect upon the theme
of law maintaining order in society. She is using this
passage from The Jungle Book.
"What is the Law of the Jungle? Strike first and then give
tongue. By thy very carelessness they know that thou
art a man. But be wise. It is in my heart that when Akela
misses his next kill
and at each hunt it costs him more
to pin the buck—the Pack will turn against him and
against thee. They will hold a jungle Council at the Rock,
and then and then I have it!" said Bagheera, leaping
up. "Go thou down quickly to the men's huts in the
valley, and take some of the Red Flower which they
grow there, so that when the time comes thou mayest
have even a stronger friend than I or Baloo or those of
the Pack that love thee. Get the Red Flower."
O Wisdom is an important part of life. In this passage,
Bagheera encourages Mowgli to be wiser. Wisdom
keeps people and animals safe.
Laws keep citizens safe and protect society. In this
passage, Bagheera warns Mowgli that once Akela is
gone, the Pack will try to harm Mowgli.
O Friends are strong, but power is stronger. Bagheera
encourages Mowgli to get new friends and not trust
anyone. This will give him more power.
O Fire is powerful. In this passage, Bagheera
encourages Mowgli to use fire to protect himself. Fire
is called the Red Flower in this passage.