Lesson 4
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The Man Who Would Be King Author: Rudyard Kipling Year Published: 1888 Genre: novella Pages: 13-25
Settings in this section:
Primary characters in this section:
Secondary characters in this section:
Include two specific examples of Dravot and Carnehan acting as responsible men:
Include two specific examples of Dravot and Carnehan embracing their fantasy of being kings:
Include two specific examples of Dravot and Carnehan embracing their fantasy of being kings:
What is the purpose of each action?
What is the purpose of each action?
What is your reaction to their actions?
What is your reaction to their actions?
Interactions between British, Indian, and Kafiristani cultures: Include two additional specific examples from the text.
Result of each interaction:
Who benefitted from these interactions?
Memorable and Important quotes: Include at least three specific quotes from the text that caught your attention or made you curious.
Paraphrase of the quote:
What elements make the quote memorable or important?
Reflection Questions
Answer each question in complete sentences with textual support from your reading of The Man Who Would Be King and the lesson.
- How do Dravot and Carnehan alter their appearance for their journey to Kafiristan? What does their willingness to shed their identity as Englishmen reveal about their views of the British Empire?
- How does the narrator’s descriptions of his job and newspaper office compare to the adventures of Dravot and Carnehan as they journey to Kafiristan? What do you learn about the narrator’s view of life as an Englishman in India?
- How do Dravot and Carnehan first gain the trust of the natives in Kafiristan? What does this reveal about their attitude toward the natives?
- What methods does the author use to create a longer passage of time in this section of the novella? How does the passage of time relate to the plot?
- How do Dravot and Carnehan work to establish peace in the region? How do the actions of Dravot and Carnehan in Kafiristan compare to the actions of the British Empire?
