The Tiger in the Tunnel, by Ruskin Bond, gives the message that courage in the execution of duty and resilience in the face of adversity and are necessary traits for survival in the jungles of India. The story is encouraging, as it leaves the message that life must go on, how adverse the situation is
          In "The Tiger in the Tunnel," Baldeo confronts the deadly man-eating tiger in the tunnel after his first month on the job. ... Surprising the tiger, Baldeo strikes the first blow on the tiger's shoulder with his prized axe. On the second blow that Baldeo delivers to the tiger, he almost severs the animal's leg.