Which writing sample is the best reflection of this important theme?
Emma has been asked to write and reflect on the theme
of law maintaining order in society. She is using this
passage from The Jungle
Book
"Open those eyes, Little Brother! Shere Khan dares not
kill thee in the jungle for fear of those that love thee; but
remember, Akela is very old, and soon the day comes
when he cannot kill his buck, and then he will be leader
no more. Many of the wolves that looked thee over when
thou wast brought to the Council first are old too, and the
young wolves believe, as Shere Khan has taught them,
that a man-cub has no place with the Pack. In a little
time thou wilt be a man."
"And what is a man that he should not run with his
brothers?" said Mowgli. "I was born in the jungle; I have
obeyed the Law of the Jungle; and there is no wolf of
ours from whose paws I have not pulled a thorn. Surely
they are my brothers!"
Good friends are an important part of life. Mowgli has
been a great friend to his wolf brothers. His Pack will
keep him safe.
It is best to quit while ahead in life. Akela has been a
strong leader, but he is getting old and weak. It would
be wise for Akela to leave the Pack.
Fitting in is hard to do. Mowgli is turning into a man as
he grows. It will not be long before Mowgli has to
leave the Pack
When laws are not obeyed, society is not safe. Once
Akela is gone, the Law of the Jungle may not be
obeyed. Mowgli will be in danger of losing his life.