In this passage, Father Wolf is primarily affected by the Law of the Jungle in that he explains that the wolves follow their leader. He emphasizes the autonomy of the wolves as a pack and their adherence to their own hierarchy, indicating that they do not take orders from outsiders like Shere Khan. This highlights his commitment to the laws and structure of the wolves' society.
Read this passage from The Jungle Book.
"The Wolves are a free people," said Father Wolf. "They take orders from the Head of the Pack, and not from any striped cattle-killer. The man's cub is ours—to kill if we choose."
"Ye choose and ye do not choose! What talk is this of choosing? By the Bull that I killed, am I to stand nosing into your dog's den for my fair dues? It is I, Shere Khan, who speak!"
How is Father Wolf affected by the Law of the Jungle in this passage?
He is ready to follow Shere Khan’s orders.
He explains that the wolves follow their leader.
He chooses to harm the man’s cub.
He has become a striped cattle-killer.
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