BAGHEERA - The Jungle Book

B A G H E E R A

Bagheera is a character from the Disney motion picture: The Jungle Book. His main roll in the film is to watch after Mowgli- a young boy who is orphaned in the forest at birth. Bagheera saves Mowgli from being harmed, and takes care of him so that he can bring him to the "Man Village," where all of the humans of the forest live.

Bagheera is an authoritative figure in the film, and often acts as the parent of the story. He is mature, and reliable. He is stoic, until the end of the film. He often tries to put forth a stern attitude and be very serious. As a jaguar, Bagheera is all black, with piercing eyes. He is portrayed to be rather intimidating, although he is not necessarily that strong, or large.

Bagheera sees himself as the only one who can successfully watch over Mowgli. That is what he is perceived as to the audience. Once Baloo the bear - a giant bear that's goofy and musical - comes along and draws Mowgli's attention, Bagheera instantly gets hesitant and worries about Mowgli. While in Baloo's care, Mowgli is drawn into harmful situations in which Baloo cannot save him. That is where Bagheera steps in and sprints to Mowgli in order to save him from the dangers of the forest.

Bagheera is famous for always coming to Mowgli's rescue, and making sure that he is okay. He acts as a parent to Mowgli, and for that he is seen as kind and brave.

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The Jungle Book - Motion Picture