Actor Ben Kingsley on New Adaptation of 'The Jungle Book'

The transcript explores the use of language by historical figures like Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, and Winston Churchill, highlighting their skill in mobilizing the English language. It discusses John Favreau's connection to early 20th-century Imperial Britain and his portrayal of Mowgli. The theme of orphans in Walt Disney's works, such as Pinocchio, Bambi, and Dumbo, is analyzed, drawing parallels to Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. The influence of Kipling in educating about the Indian subcontinent and the scouting experience is also covered.

What significance does the speaker attribute to the name 'Arkilla' from their childhood?

How does the speaker view the construction of storytelling for children?