What plan do the antagonists come up with to try and solve their conflict? 7. What happens in the rising action to foil the plan that the antagonists came up with? 8. Explain the events leading up to the beginning of the climax (or major turning point) of the story as they occur on page 419. 9. What happens in the resolution of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi? 10. What do you think is the main theme or central message that the author wants the reader to pick up from his story? From Rikki Tikki Tavi.