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Quote #4
Nag was thinking to himself, and watching the least little movement in the grass behind Rikki-tikki. (27)
Notice how Nagaina comes from the grass as if nature itself is preparing to strike Rikki-tikki. We can easily see which side of the man/nature equation the cobras will be on by their first appearances.
Quote #5
But just as Teddy was stooping, something flinched a little in the dust, and a tiny voice said; "Be careful. I am death!" (34)
Okay, okay, you get it, right? Well, look at just one more: do you see how the snakes' association with nature makes it seem as if nature itself is the danger? Do you see? Do you!? Oh, good.
Quote #6
"I will kill the big man and his wife, and the child if I can, and come away quietly. Then the bungalow will be empty, and Rikki-tikki will go." (55)
Not only is nature dangerous, but it's out to get you. The cobras wish to empty the house, as if trying to return it to a natural setting. Sure, it's not a day-after-tomorrow natural disaster, but still.