Question

What is Kipling's tone toward Rikki-Tikki-Tavi in the following passage (This passage occurs when Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is fighting Nag to the death in the bathroom.)?
As he held he closed his jaws tighter and tighter, for he made sure he would be banged to death, and, for the honour of his family, he preferred to be found with his teeth locked.

sadness
awe
terror
admiration

Answer 1

Answer: Awe is most likely.

Explanation:

Kipling’s tone toward Rikki-Tikki-Tavi in the following passage is awe, I know this from looking at context clues.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sadness

Explanation:

Rikki is completely aware of the high risk he is taking by fighting Nag. He realizes this may be the last time he ever fights with a snake, and he will make sure that it will be worth it. The statement, "He preferred to be found with his teeth locked," shows that if he is found dead, he wants it to be clear he did not die hiding in vain. He died fighting for his loved ones. :/

Obviously, he lived, but that's my best answer idk tho