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Good Vs. Evil In Rikki-Tavi

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In Rikki Tikki-Tavi, I think the primary theme is good versus evil. If we look at the story from a postcolonialism perspective, you will see the symbolism of what each character represents. The cobras represent the rebel Indians, while Rikki Tikki represents a British soldier-hero of sorts. The author was born in British India, eight years after the Indian Rebellion. As a child, he probably heard stories, that would later inspire him. I think he wrote this story for two purposes: it’s bedtime children’s story on the surface, but deeper within, a look into postcolonialism. Rikki Tikki-Tavi is an enjoyable story for me because I like its deeper meaning. Using an animal instead of a human to be the protagonist is fantastic because an animal has

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