01.05 H English
01.05 H English
01.05 H English
Plot/Topic of Each Stanza: 1. It is in the poem because it It demonstrates how the British
Stanza 1: “Send the best men demonstrates how the British are empire supports the development of
abroad and your sons into exile to encroaching on other countries. other nations so they can keep all
serve your captives. These the gains.
“newly-caught” people are wild, 2. This one is in it as they must be
angry, and both devilish and honest in order to make money from
childish.” these folks.
Stanza 2: “To temper your terror and 3. They must assist the other
hold back your pride, to use simple citizens of the nation they invaded,
and frank words, and to gain profit this is why it is in the poem.
by others.”
4. The British make the males work
Stanza 3: “You are to fill mouths with like peasants rather than as kings.
food and end famine and get rid of
sickness and disease. However, you 5. The guys in charge of you will
must be careful to avoid, as your accuse you of wrongdoing, and the
goal draws near, falling into sloth people you are trying to aid will
and folly and watching your hopes resent you for turning them into
dissolve.” slaves.
Stanza 4: “Not the work of Kings but 6. You will have freedom, but it will
of common men, toiling like serfs. be limited by the laws you must
You will mark ports and roads with abide by.
both your living and your dead.”
Theme: Based on the evidence in this chart for “The White Man’s Burden,” what is the author’s message
about the British Empire?
The author of "The White Man's Burden" is attempting to argue that the British Empire is trying to defend
imperialism as a noble endeavor based on the evidence in this chart.
Complete this portion of the chart with evidence from The Man Who Would Be King.
Additional Character
Statement: This quote demonstrates how This demonstrates how someone will attempt
“‘I won’t make a Nation,’ says angry Carnehan has been with to overthrow a king if they grow too powerful.
he. ‘I’ll make an Empire! These Dravot. He feels insulted by It portends Dravot's demise because of his
men aren’t niggers; they’re Dravot’s arrogant mannerisms. escalating power.
English! Look at their eyes–look
at their mouths. Look at the
way they stand up. They sit on
chairs in their own houses.
They’re the Lost Tribes, or
something like it, and they’ve
grown to be English.”
Theme: Based on the evidence in this chart for The Man Who Would Be King, what is the author’s
message about the British Empire?
Based on the evidence in this cart for The Man Who Would Be King, the theme the author wants to show is that ambition
unchecked can lead to corruption.
Response Questions
Use textual support from your reading of pages 25-37 to answer the questions below in complete sentences.
1. Describe the change in Dravot and Carnehan’s relationship from the beginning to the end of the story. What is the
catalyst for the change and what is the result? Use evidence from the text to support your response.
2. How do the narrator, Dravot, and Peachy each represent an aspect of the British Empire? Use evidence from the text to
support your response.
In 8-10 sentences, answer the questions below based on your reading of The Man Who Would Be King and study of
the British Empire.
3. How is Dravot and Carnehan’s adventure representative of the British Empire? Discuss at least three specific parallels
using support from the text.
4. Was Kipling using his novella, The Man Who Would Be King, as support of the concept of “noblesse oblige?” Discuss
specific evidence from the text, Kipling’s “The White Man’s Burden,” and the context of Kipling’s life.
1. At the very beginning of the story, Carnehan and Dravot were best friends. They both wanted to rule a country and
become Kings together, as Englishmen would do. The main problem, or the catalyst, was when Dravot became
corrupt. Which then leads to the theme, unchecked ambition can lead to corruption. Dravot went on and broke the
pact he had made before with Carnehan, and he also went to find a woman. This ended up causing the downfall of
their Empire.
2. In this story, the narrator and Peachy would represent the good part of the English Empire, always trying to help
others, wanting to be good and follow the rules. While, on the other hand, Dravot would represent the bad side of
the English Empire, because of his selfishness, his lust for power, how he wanted to rule the Empire on its own,
and not following the rules.
3. The English Empire was very powerful ang got to rule a really big part of the world. Carnehan and Dravot
represent the pioneering explorers who helped establish the British Empire, and their conceit encapsulates the
foolishness of the Empire’s paternalistic ideals. The parallels that support this statement are: one, when while
Dravot is on the ground, Carnehan leaves to explore new areas, hoping to find new lands to conquer and rule.
Later, Dravot advances to another Kingdom to seize its wealth, in which he finds valuable stones and gold. In
comparison, the British Empire has a history of encroaching on native lands, defeating them in war, and stealing
their natural resources for personal gain. A part of the text that backs up this analogy is the following, “He brings
peace to these people and tries to organize them in order to get resources.” The second parallel is when some
far-off foreigners crown Dravot king because they consider him a hero for saving their lives while they were being
pursued. He chooses to provide the people a strong and effective kingdom in return due to his acknowledgment. In
order to better defend itself from outside threats, the British Empire also developed reliable and powerful political
systems in its colonies. They did this to establish their superiority. This is supported by the following text: “... my
work was to help people.” Finally, the last parallel is when Dravot and Carnhean both exhibit a sense of superiority
and the conviction that they are better than everyone else. The leaders of the British Empire believed they were in
charge of the world and could do whatever they wanted, so they went on to invade and win over several colonies
in order to achieve the sovereignty they coveted. The next text provides evidence for this comparison, “By virtue of
the authority vested in me by my own right…”
4. Yes, the purpose of this tale was to discuss the Noblesse Oblige. It narrates the tale of two individuals who entered
a less developed nation to reign over its inhabitants because they believed they were superior. The Empire of
Daniel and Peachey experiences a brief period of peace. Daniel administers justice in a way that is far more fair
than what the populace is used to seeing while Peachey commands the troops. Daniel decides to get married and
establish a hereditary monarchy since he is certain he has discovered his calling. Peachey reminds him of their
bargain and cautions him not to become overconfident because they are still dealing with barbarians. However,
Daniel is unconcerned by such prudence and chooses a bride from among the young women in his new city. She
fears that any woman who sleeps with a god will be consumed by fire as a result of the close physical contact. As
a result, it is simple for the local priests, who have seen their influence decline since Daniel and Peachey arrived,
to persuade her to investigate her new husband's claims to be a deity. When they are going to kiss during the
wedding ceremony, she bites him instead. Blood is drawn from the bite, demonstrating that Daniel is not, in fact, a
god. He is eventually thrown from a rope bridge into a narrow ravine by the villagers, where his body is smashed
on the rocks. Peachey is kidnapped and put to death on a cross; when he survives, the shocked villagers free him.
They promote the noblesse oblige in this way.