Hi i have to write an essay on Rudyard Kipling's attitude toward the British Empire in this novel The Man Who Would Be King. I was wondering if anyone could explain his attitude I believe I missed the comparison between Carehan's and Dravot's adventures to that of the British Empire's

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tywower · Answer

Kipling was a staunch imperialist seeing it as ''the White Man's Burden' 
 Daniel and Peachey represent the Empire expanding to the benefit of the natives. The 'White man's magic' of course impresses the credulous natives, and they reap the benefits of their modernity by ruling. 
 It is only when they start familiarizing with the locals that their prestige is destroyed. 
 Kipling is warning to keep them at arms length, and stay with your own.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you @tywower