He is in the film more than he is in the short story. Kipling’s Billy Fish is almost completely different from Huston’s Billy Fish. Both characters are similar but different in several ways. Regardless, he was also too proud and bold until the end. Huston’s Dravot also tries to escape, but the people he deceived catch him and execute him. Attempting to escape his unruly kingdom, Kipling’s Dravot is captured, but he is allowed to die like a monarch: proud and bold. This is when the people turn on both Dravots, as they both prove themselves to be a lustful human being and not a deity.

Moreover, Kipling’s and Huston’s characters decide to break the contract with Carnehan by taking a wife. Both Dravots are rich beyond their expectation for a short time, and both are also awarded with an almost god like power. He also brings peace but does not falter to exploit the people in any way. Huston’s Dravot also uses modern weapons. Although he brings them peace and a modest prosperity, he does not hesitate to exploit them. Additionally, Kipling’s Dravot uses modern weapons, and he imposes his will on the superstitious people of Kafiristan. Huston also choses a similar personality for his character, but instead of a red beard, it is grey. Kipling describes Dravot as a physically intimidating, red-bearded giant that ignores all warnings in his effort to follow his dream of power and wealth. Another thing different between the two Dravots is their physical descriptions. But, in the film, Carnehan is the mastermind behind the attempt to take over the kingdom, not Dravot.

The first two statements are true about Dravot in the film as well. In the short story, Dravot is a dreamer, the companion of Carnehan, and the brain behind their attempt to seize the tiny kingdom of Kafiristan. There are also similarities and differences between the other main characters, Daniel Dravot. Thus, while there are differences between the Carnehans, there are also similarities.

Crippled by the people whom they desired to rule and whom they deceived, both Carnehans never surrender their spirit or cease to scheme. The most similar way they are alike is at the end, when against all odds, both Carnehans make their way back to the narrator so that they can tell their story to a sympathetic listener before they die. Additionally, he helps Dravot keep up the persona of being a god for the sole purpose of being wealthy one day.

Kipling the man who would be king