And it is I, Raksha [The Demon], who answers. The man's…
![“And it is I, Raksha [The Demon], who answers. The man's cub is mine, Lungri—mine to me! He shall not be killed. He shall live to run with the Pack and to hunt with the Pack; and in the end, look you, hunter of little naked cubs—frog-eater—fish-killer—he shall hunt thee! Now get hence, or by the…” quote by Rudyard Kipling](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/9ad/rudyard-kipling-527_father-wolf_and-it-is-i-raksha-the-demon-who-answers_2109282.png)
““And it is I, Raksha [The Demon], who answers. The man's cub is mine, Lungri—mine to me! He shall not be killed. He shall live to run with the Pack and to hunt with the Pack; and in the end, look you, hunter of little naked cubs—frog-eater—fish-killer—he shall hunt thee! Now get hence, or by the Sambhur that I killed (I eat no starved cattle), back thou goest to thy mother, burned beast of the jungle, lamer than ever thou camest into the world! Go!" Father Wolf looked on amazed. He had almost forgotten the days when he won Mother Wolf in fair fight from five other wolves, when she ran in the Pack and was not called The Demon for compliment's sake. Shere Khan might have faced Father Wolf, but he could not stand up against Mother Wolf, for he knew that where he was she had all the advantage of the ground, and would fight to the death. So he backed out of the””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A fierce declaration of protection and vengeance from a demon figure, emphasizing loyalty, survival, and primal aggression.
In simple terms: A demon vows to protect its cub and threaten its enemies.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power of fierce loyalty and protective instincts.
Themes
loyalty
survival
aggression
family
mythic conflict
Mood
intense
ferocious
mythic
Type
dialogue
mythic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- family defense
- conflict resolution
- mythic storytelling
Key Concepts
protective instinct
revenge
primal aggression
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the demon’s fierce protection?
- How does this reflect primal survival instincts?
A Different Perspective
The extreme aggression may alienate compassionate readers.