A comprehensive reading and analysis of Ruskin Bond’s story “The Tiger in the Tunnel” by college professor.

The story, about a poor tribal man who shows instinctive bravery in fighting against a fierce beast, is also a poignant revelation of Indian society, its repressions and of innate bravery in the face of life’s challenges.

This video attempts to read and interpret the story in terms of characterization, concept of heroism, narrative style and major themes.