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.

Question

—“Mowgli’s Brothers,” The Jungle Book,
Rudyard Kipling

The tiger's roar filled the cave with thunder. Mother Wolf shook herself clear of the cubs and sprang forward, her eyes, like two green moons in the darkness, facing the blazing eyes of Shere Khan.

"And it is I, Raksha [the Demon], who answer. The man's cub is mine, Lungri -- mine to me!"

—“Mowgli’s Brothers,” The Jungle Book,
Rudyard Kipling

What does the imagery in the second passage help readers understand about Mother Wolf that they did not learn from reading the first passage?

Readers learn that Mother Wolf is also called “the Demon.”
Readers learn how fast and dangerous Mother Wolf really is.
Readers learn that mother wolf is intimidated by how frightening Shere Khan is.

Answer 1

The imagery in the second passage helps readers understand that Mother Wolf is not only protective and fierce but also unyielding in her defense of Mowgli. The description of her eyes as "two green moons in the darkness" conveys a sense of power and determination, suggesting that she is a formidable presence facing Shere Khan. Additionally, her bold declaration—"And it is I, Raksha [the Demon], who answer"—emphasizes her strength and her role as a fierce protector of her cub. This shows readers that she is not intimidated by Shere Khan, but rather stands her ground against him. Therefore, the correct answer is:

Readers learn how fast and dangerous Mother Wolf really is.

This insight into her character reflects her fierce nature and the level of her commitment to protecting Mowgli, contrasting with what is conveyed in the first passage.