Question

Shere Khan: Call it-a lucky guess. Now hand him over, Akela. The law of the jungle says he's mine.

a) Who is Shere Khan addressing in this statement?
b) What does Shere Khan demand from Akela?
c) What is the "law of the jungle" in this context?
d) What is the central conflict in this passage?

Answer 1

Shere Khan addresses Akela and demands something from him based on the 'law of the jungle.' The central conflict in this passage is the power struggle between Shere Khan and Akela.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Shere Khan is addressing Akela in this statement.

b) Shere Khan demands that Akela hand over someone to him.

c) In this context, the "law of the jungle" refers to the idea that in the animal kingdom, the stronger individuals have the right to claim what they want.

d) The central conflict in this passage is the power struggle between Shere Khan and Akela.