Which statement best expresses a theme of the story? rikki-tikki-tavi by rudyard kipling

Which TWO details from the story best support the answer to Part A?

What is the relationship between the poem at the beginning and the rest of the story?

How does Rikki-tikki's decision to destroy Nagaina's eggs contribute to the story?

How does Rikki-tikki respond to the cobras, and what does this reveal about his character?

1. Courage and survival

2. Survival because he plans to murder Nag when the cobra wants revenge, and courage when he goes into the cave of the cobras to kill the last one left.

3. The poem refers to the conversation/encounter that the protagonist has when he goes down to the cave of the cobra and the murderer.

4. It contributes to bringing an end to the era where cobras were owners of the garden and predators of all the animals that live there.

5. He is not afraid of them, he is brave and decides to face them. For that, he is cunning and combative. He demonstrates his firmness and commitment to get rid of the enemy and create a new cycle of peace in the house.