The Jungle Book Chapter 3 Summary
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At what point in time is Chapter 3?

This is after the pack meeting where Mowgli decided to leave the Jungle (Chapter 1). Chapter 1 happened after Chapter 2. So the timeline for the chapters as they occurred is 2, 1, 3.

How far did Mowgli go down the hill to get to the village?

20 miles

What did Mowgli first see when he arrived at the village?

A valley that opened up to a plain where cattle were grazing while herders were watching them. He also saw yellow dogs who guard the outside of human villages.

What did he see that would be placed in front of the gate at night?

<p>Thornbush, and he noted that men are afraid of Jungle People.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the villagers do when they saw Mowgli?

<p>Called for a priest, and at least a hundred people followed the priest and talked, stared, and shouted at Mowgli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mowgli think about the crowd when he entered the village?

<p>They have no manners. Only the gray ape would behave like this.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the priest think of the marks on Mowgli?

<p>He calls them wolf bites, but Mowgli knows these are not real bites. They are scars from nips playing with the other wolf cubs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the priest clever?

<p>The priest knew Messua's husband could afford to care for this boy, and he knew Messua had a son who had been taken by a tiger, so he said Mowgli looked like her boy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mowgli first eat and drink with the humans?

<p>Milk and bread, which he never had.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the people who take Mowgli in?

<p>Woman- Messua</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Nathoo?

<p>Messua's son who was taken by a tiger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does she think Mowgli isn't Nathoo?

<p>Because his feet have never worn shoes, and she made her son a pair of shoes with hard bottoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Mowgli feel inside the house?

<p>Uneasy because he had never been under a roof, but he saw that he could tear the thatch if needed to escape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mowgli decide that he must do?

<p>If I am truly a man, a man I must become. So he wears clothes (which annoy), plows the field (which he thinks is useless), and learns about money (he does not understand).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mowgli tries to repeat Messua so that....

<p>he can learn the language of the humans which he doesn't know. He imitates her almost perfectly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Mowgli sleep?

<p>In the soft grass at the edge of the field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Messua's husband say when Mowgli leaves the bed and goes out of the window to the field?

<p>If he is our son truly, he will not run away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who comes to Mowgli in the field?

<p>Gray Brother, the oldest of the cubs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What warning does Gray Wolf give?

<p>Shere Kahn has gone to hunt far away while his fur grows back, but he claims that when he returns, he will lay Mowgli's bones in the river.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mowgli ask of Gray Wolf?

<p>Will you always bring me the news? He responds by asking if Mowgli will forget he is a wolf. He also says he will only come to the bamboo, which is not out in the open field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Will Mowgli forget that he is a wolf?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the other children treat Mowgli over the next three months?

<p>They were not always nice and made fun of him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Mowgli react to the children and why?

<p>The Law of the Jungle helps him control his temper and not hurt the children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is Mowgli weak in the village?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Mowgli understand the customs of men?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The priest recommends that Mowgli...

<p>begins work. He is assigned to be a herder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the men gather at night to tell stories?

<p>Village circle, under a fig tree. They told many tales of men, gods, and ghosts while the monkeys listened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Old Buldeo?

<p>The village hunter who tells the best tales.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter Timeline

  • Chapter 3 occurs after Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, with the sequence being 2, 1, then 3.

Mowgli's Journey

  • Mowgli travels 20 miles down the hill to reach the village.

Arrival at the Village

  • Upon arrival, Mowgli sees a valley with grazing cattle and herders, along with yellow dogs guarding the village.

Village Defenses

  • Mowgli notes that thornbushes are placed in front of gates at night, indicating that men fear the Jungle People.

Villagers' Reaction

  • The villagers call for a priest as they gather around Mowgli, shouting and staring at him.

Mowgli's Impression

  • Mowgli perceives the crowd as lacking manners, likening them to gray apes.

Marks on Mowgli

  • The priest identifies Mowgli's marks as wolf bites, but Mowgli clarifies they are scars from play with wolf cubs.

The Priest's Cleverness

  • The priest cleverly suggests that Mowgli resembles Messua's son, who was taken by a tiger, knowing Messua's situation.

First Human Food

  • Mowgli's first meal with humans consists of milk and bread, which are new to him.

Caretaker

  • Mowgli is taken in by Messua, a woman grieving for her son.

Nathoo's Disappearance

  • Nathoo is Messua's son who was taken by a tiger, prompting her interest in Mowgli.

Mowgli's Differences

  • Messua doubts Mowgli is Nathoo due to his unshod feet, in contrast to the shoes she made for her son.

Feelings in the House

  • Mowgli feels uneasy inside a house for the first time but realizes he could escape if necessary.

Mowgli's Determination

  • He resolves to become fully human, wearing clothes, plowing fields, and trying to understand money.

Language Acquisition

  • Mowgli imitates Messua to learn the human language, striving to match her pronunciation.

Sleeping Arrangements

  • Mowgli sleeps in the soft grass at the field's edge.

Mowgli's Fate

  • Messua's husband expresses that if Mowgli is truly their son, he wouldn't flee.

Encounter with Gray Brother

  • Gray Brother, the oldest cub, visits Mowgli in the field.

Warning from Gray Wolf

  • Gray Wolf warns Mowgli of Shere Kahn, who threatens to return and harm him.

News from Gray Wolf

  • Mowgli requests updates from Gray Wolf, who reminds him to not forget his wolf identity, advising him to stay near the bamboo.

Mowgli's Identity

  • Mowgli does not forget his wolf heritage but acknowledges being cast out of the pack.

Children’s Treatment of Mowgli

  • Over three months, children treat Mowgli unkindly and mock him.

Mowgli's Temper

  • The Law of the Jungle helps Mowgli control his temper, preventing him from retaliating against the children.

Strength in the Village

  • Mowgli is described as being as strong as a buffalo, showcasing his physical prowess.

Understanding Human Customs

  • Mowgli struggles to comprehend human customs and often makes mistakes.

Work Recommendation

  • The priest advises Mowgli to begin work, categorizing him as a herder.

Storytelling at Night

  • Men gather nightly under a fig tree in the village circle to share tales about men, gods, and ghosts, with monkeys listening.

Old Buldeo

  • Old Buldeo is known as the village hunter who tells the best stories, captivating the audience with his tales.

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Explore the key events and themes from Chapter 3 of 'The Jungle Book'. Follow Mowgli's journey as he arrives at the village, observes its defenses, and interacts with the villagers. This quiz covers important details and impressions from this pivotal chapter.

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