Status Updates From The Jungle Book (Jungle Boo...

The woman gave him a long drink of milk and bread. She calls him by her son's name (Nathoo which means lord or protector in Sanskrit), and he does not recognize it. Because he learned so many languages in the jungle, he picks quite a few words. He does not like the hut, for it makes him think of a panther trap. However, he sees how easy it is to get out. He slips out to sleep on the grass that night. His mom is wise.

The priest notices the white scars from friendly wolf nips and says he is only a wolf boy. A woman with copper bands on her arms looks into his eyes, and he reminds her of the son he lost to the tiger in the woods. She is the richest woman in the village and she takes him to her home. She has copper pans, a red-laquered bedspread, and a mirror. VENUS!

All I can think of is "Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright." This picks up after the first tale. Mowgli walks 20 miles because he does not want to be near his people. He reaches a plain cut by ravines. He sees a big thorn bush in front of the gate, put there at twilight to keep out the jungle people. When he goes in, a crowd stares at him, and he is miffed at the lack of hospitality. He is hungry and motions for food.

Is Mowgli's victory hollow? Does it not soothe his ache originating from the rejection of the wolf pack, and the human village. Yes, this little boy is learning human emotions.