Shere Kan and Kaa interaction

This is the only interaction between the two main antagonists of Jungle Book Shere Kan and Kaa.
At this point Kaa is about to eat the main character Mowgli, but before he can eat him Shere Kan asks where “The Man Cub” is, since he wants to be the one to kill him.
Both face off against each other intellectually to try and get what they want.

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From the video given to us on Moodle, Shere Kan hears Kaa singing and tries to get his attention, thinking he may have ” The Man Cub” so he patiently waited my Kaa’s tale before pulling it like a bell. Showing his personality and attitude as sophisticated and intellectual within this situation.00.14 Seconds

Kaa’s expression to getting interrupted is being annoyed from being unable to eat Mowgli. he huffs and complains about having company, but immediately changes attitude to greet his guest. showing him to be two faced.  00.33 Seconds

They both greet each other calmly and respectfully however with clear differences, Shere Kan gives off the noble and pompous attitude to the situation while Kaa seems to have a lade back, and conniving attitude while talking to each other. 00.44 Seconds

Shere Kan makes the First move on taking advantage of intimidating Kaa by releasing his claws, while Kaa can clearly see and is surprised with this new threat of danger.

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Even with this danger Kaa’s character is very deceiving and talks his foes into believing him. So he starts to lie about knowing where “The Man Cub” is trying to get Shere Kan to leave.

You notice there are a few “um’s” and “Ahh’s” used to show he’s making up excuses and reasons for why he doesn’t want to eat, sleep and has’t got time to think about “The Man Cub”

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This scene really shows who’s in control of the situation.
Shere Kan first off isn’t buying anything Kaa is saying, he sarcastically nods his head in fake agreement and keeps Kaa at a lower level than himself, keeping him as the dominant predator.
Kaa then tries to use his strategy of mind controlling Shere Kan, this is to show that Kaa is trying to flip the script and become the dominant predator and tricking Shere Kan. Also notice that Kaa is trying to be on the same level as Shere Kan, trying to make himself on the same level as Shere Kan.
Shere Kan however isn’t dealing with that and pushed Kaa Back to the floor but lower, making Kaa seem even more less important than himself.

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Shere Kan keeps looking up in the trees where he has the suspicion of Kaa holding someone with his body, thinking that he may have ”The man cub”.
Kaa then without thinking says “Search me” and tries to close his mouth knowing he caused more problems for himself as well as giving Shere Kan more power over the situation.

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So as Kaa’s character has shown before he tries tricking Shere Kan again by only showing the front and back of his body, stopping his grip on “The Man Cub” from loosening as well as keeping Shere Kan busy.
That does not work however due to both hearing Mowgli Snore. This is shown with Shere Kan lifting his ear to the sky being able to get a better location of the sound. Kaa again tries to trick him by pretending it was him and it was to do with his Sinuses and his general unwellness.

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Shere Kans reaction shows he doesn’t believe Kaa and still wants to check if he is lying to him. So he asks to see the middle. Kaa Accepted and Shere Kan getting annoyed with Kaa decides to check himself by grabbing Kaa’s body to see if he had eaten anything with no results.
With Shere Kan unable to get anything from Kaa he gives up but still believes that Kaa is lying, which is shown with a final look into the trees.

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As a final farewell Shere Kan threatens Kaa once more and letting him know that he should tell him if he ever sees “The Man Cub” again.

Both these characters show character archetypes within there actions.

Shere Kan is clearly a Ruler Archetype, he is calm, powerful and intelligent. He has the ability to always be the strongest in physical strength as well as keep up with his intellect. He isn’t a good Ruler due to how he is willing to use threats and flexing his power to get what he wants.

While Kaa in my opinion would have the Sage Archetype, He’s smart and cunning as well as being knowledgeable about hypnosis and keeping people to his own will.
He’s also shown to be very deceitful and selfish which i think works well in the clip with him lying to Shere Kan.

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