Paxton has been asked to write and reflect on the theme of law maintaining order in society. He is using this
passage from The Jungle Book.
He loved better than anything else to go with Bagheera
into the dark warm heart of the forest, to sleep all through
the drowsy day, and at night see how Bagheera did his
killing. Bagheera killed right and left as he felt hungry,
and so did Mowgli-with one exception. As soon as he
was old enough to understand things, Bagheera told him
that he must never touch cattle because he had been
bought into the Pack at the price of a bull's life. "All the
jungle is thine," said Bagheera, "and thou canst kill
everything that thou art strong enough to kill; but for the
sake of the bull that bought thee thou must never kill or
eat any cattle young or old. That is the Law of the
Jungle." Mowgli obeyed faithfully.
Which writing sample is the best reflection of this
important theme?
Friendship can overcome all differences. Bagheera is
a leopard, but he is still a good friend to Mowgli, a
human. Bagheera paid a bull as a price for Mowgli and
now is teaching him to hunt.
Laws keep society orderly and safe. When Mowgli
was small, Bagheera paid a bull as a price for his life.
To show respect for that bull, Mowgli must obey the
law. Mowgli follows this law, which keeps him safe.
O Bigger and stronger creatures should look out for
smaller creatures. Bagheera is large, strong, and
fierce. He looks out for Mowgli by teaching him the
ways of the junglende takes him hunting.
Eating meat is an unhealthy habit. Bagheera teaches
Mowgli to avoid eating beef because it is not as
healthy as honey or fruit. Mowgli is obedient and does
not eat beet