The excerpt where Akela promises not to fight for his own safety in order to protect Mowgli supports the theme of "Sacrificing oneself is a great symbol of love." Akela is willing to offer his own life and safety in a selfless act to ensure Mowgli's well-being, demonstrating the powerful connection and love he has for the man-cub.
Read the excerpt from Jungle Book: Mowgli's Brothers.
I promise that if ye let the man-cub go to his own place, I will not, when my time comes to die, bare one tooth against ye. I will die without fighting.
Akela uses these words to protect Mowgli. This best supports which theme?
Sacrificing oneself is a great symbol of love.
Love of money makes people evil.
Never judge by appearances.
Humans all have the same needs.
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