Answer:
I believe the answer is B. "Akela follows the law by asking members to speak up for Mowgli."
Explanation:
Sorry if it's incorrect :<
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The first 8 lines make the poem sound like bad news, and the word "contagious" sets the mood for the poem. The pastoral tradition celebrates the beauty of the natural world and the simple pleasure of living in the countryside. However, the first 8 lines of the poem seem to claim the exact opposite, with words like "contagious" "surge" "cold", and "waste."
