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Coming of Age Quotes in The Jungle Book

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph) or (Chapter.Line)

Quote #10

This little one shall no more be called Little Toomai, but Toomai of the Elephants, as his great-grandfather was called before him. (11.80)

Toomai gets a title bestowed upon him, one that is only reserved for adult elephant trainers, like his grandfather. This is part of a coming-of-age ritual for the young boy.