How did Kipling decide to portray the jungle as almost a character itself?
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How did Kipling decide to portray the jungle as almost a character itself?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about Mowgli's relationships with the animals — is it friendship or dependency?
What do you think led Kipling to include so many different animal characters with distinct personalities?