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From "The Jungle Book" by Kipling, Rudyard
Bagheera
A sleek black panther who acts as a mentor and protector to Mowgli.
Core Belief
"Survival requires both strength and cunning. The jungle is a dangerous place, and one must be prepared to fight to protect those they care about."
Worldview
Bagheera sees the world as a dangerous and unpredictable place, where trust is a rare and valuable commodity. He is wary of both humans and animals, and believes that one must always be prepared for betrayal.
Personality
Bagheera is cunning, resourceful, and fiercely protective of Mowgli. He is more aware of the dangers of both the jungle and human society than Baloo, and is often more pragmatic in his approach to problem-solving. He is secretive about his past.
In Their Own Words
"Little Brother, how often have I told thee that Shere Khan is thy enemy?"
"Not even I can look thee between the eyes, and I was born among men, and I love thee, Little Brother. The others they hate thee because their eyes cannot meet thine; because thou art wise; because thou hast pulled out thorns from their feet--because thou art a man."
"Oh, Shere Khan, never was a blacker hunting than that frog-hunt of thine ten years ago!"
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