Who Mowgli is
Mowgli enters the wolves' den as a small child, with the tiger Shere Khan pursuing him. Mother Wolf, called Raksha, refuses to surrender him and names him Mowgli, meaning frog, because he has no fur. The wolf pack accepts him after Baloo speaks for him and Bagheera offers a freshly killed bull.
How Mowgli changes
As Mowgli grows stronger, Baloo teaches him the rules that govern hunting, loyalty and respect for other creatures. He learns the Master Words, which let him ask birds, snakes and beasts for peace. When the monkeys carry him away, he uses those words to ask Chil the kite bird to carry a message.
Mowgli and the others in the story
Baloo and Bagheera watch over Mowgli, but their care also means teaching him to recognize danger. Bagheera knows the human world through his own captivity and warns Mowgli that the jungle may not always be enough. Mowgli does not yet understand that warning, while Shere Khan encourages young wolves to resent the human among them.
Questions
Who raises Mowgli?
Wolves raise Mowgli after he crawls into their den while escaping Shere Khan.
What does Mowgli learn from Baloo?
Baloo teaches him the Law of the Jungle, including rules about hunting and respecting others.
Why does Shere Khan threaten Mowgli?
Shere Khan wants to kill the human child and tries to turn wolves against him.