Read this excerpt from "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi."
Teddy's eyes were fixed on his father, and all his father could do was to whisper, "Sit still, Teddy. You mustn't move. Teddy, keep still."
Then Rikki-tikki came up and cried: "Turn round, Nagaina; turn and fight!"
"All in good time," said she, without moving her eyes. "I will settle my account with you presently. Look at your friends, Rikki-tikki. They are still and white; they are afraid. They dare not move, and if you come a step nearer I strike."
Who is the antagonist in this excerpt?
Teddy, because he is in trouble
Nagaina, because she threatens the others
Rikki-tikki, because he fights Nagaina
Teddy’s father, because he whispers to Teddy
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Answer: Rikki-Tikki
Explanation: It cannot be Teddy, being in trouble doesnt show anything.
It cannot be Nagainia, she only threatens the others. It cannot be Teddy's father, whispering is not violence. Antagonist means: Showing aggression.
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