The Jungle Book – by Rudyard Kipling
Class: 6th Standard | Type: Supplementary (Play) | Syllabus: SCERT New Syllabus (Term III)
About the Author
Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was a British author born in Bombay, India. He is best known for his works of fiction set in India, including The Jungle Book, Kim, and the Just So Stories. Kipling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907, becoming the first English-language writer and the youngest person at that time to receive the honour. His stories are celebrated for their vivid characters, imaginative plots, and deep understanding of Indian landscapes and cultures.
Detailed Summary
The Jungle Book has attracted audiences of all ages for its plot structure and characters. Children especially enjoy this story as it deals with the early childhood of a boy in the midst of wild animals in the forest. This lesson is presented as a play in four scenes.
Scene I – The Wolf's Cave
The scene opens in the Seeonee Hills at seven o'clock on a sunny evening, in the middle of the jungle. The Moon is yet to rise and with no stars to brighten the sky, utter darkness surrounds the forest. Father Wolf wakes up from his day's rest and stretches his paws, getting ready for the night's hunt. Mother Wolf, with her big grey nose, tends to her four tumbling, squealing cubs at the mouth of their cave.