The animals in Rudyard Kipling"s masterpiece short story "Rikki - Tikki - Tavi" utilize rational thinking in order to pursue their objectives. First, Rikki, a mongoose, applies logical thinking to protect his human friend Teddy and his family. Next, Darzee's wife outsmarts Nagaina, the evil snake. Finally, Nagaina employs judicious reasoning in order to try to kill Rikki-Tiki-Tavi's human friends and save her eggs. In conclusion, these animals think like human beings in order …showed first 75 words of 802 total…

…showed last 75 words of 802 total…She does not want to befriend Rikki. In summary, Nagaina applies logical thinking in trying to get what she wants. In conclusion, Rikki, Darzee's wife, and Nagaina use logical thinking to fulfil their goals. First Rikki saves Teddy and his family due to logical thinking. Furthermore, Darzee's wife deceives Nagaina. Lastly, in order to save her precious eggs and kill Rikki's friends, Nagaina utilizes sagacious thinking. Consequently, the animals think rationally to achieve their purpose.