The lines from the passage primarily hint that Mowgli is in danger. Mowgli's question, “But why should any wish to kill me?” reveals his confusion and concern about the threat he faces, indicating that he is aware of some danger in his surroundings. Bagheera’s response, as he compels Mowgli to look him in the eyes, suggests a serious conversation about the risks Mowgli faces, thereby building tension and escalating the sense of threat in the narrative. This interaction contributes to the rising action by emphasizing the precarious situation Mowgli is in.
“But why—but why should any wish to kill me?” said Mowgli.
“Look at me," said Bagheera; and Mowgli looked at him steadily between the eyes.
—“Mowgli’s Brothers,” The Jungle Book,
Rudyard Kipling
How do these lines from the passage add to the rising action of the story?
They hint that Mowgli is in danger.
They show how smart Bagheera is.
They give information about Mowgli.
They change the way Bagheera thinks of Mowgli.
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