The narrator explains how Rikki-tikki-tavi is very protective and wants to make sure his family is safe. The narrator also shows how Rikki-tikki-tavi is feeling during the fights he deals with. They also explain how he is a great fighter and how smart he is at making plans.
The narrator shows how the snakes want Rikki-tikki-tavi gone. They show how they both are angry and how they both want revenge. They know how they plan for Rikki-tikki-tavi death and how they develop during the story.