Introduction Written by Kipling Rudyard, the masterpiece “Kim” describes the struggles of a teenage boy to survive and find identity in the Indian subcontinent, which was a British colony at that time. Kim, as a poor Irish boy, devises ways to survive in a tough economical and political environment. Through description of Kim’s adventure in India, Kipling focuses on the people and culture of the Indians, especially during the imperial era. With much versatility, the author reveals his artistic and prowess in literature. When compared with other books in his time, Kipling’s novel stands out as a professionally written book. Through writing his book, the author reveals his attitude towards the British government and at the same time gives a detailed description of the human nature including the characteristics of a spy. Featuring Kim as his main character, Kipling gives a vivid description of human nature, especially in relation to the secret service and at the same time reveals to the audience his perception on the British power. In his masterwork, Kim Kipling describes the vicissitudes of an Irish boy in a British colony, India. After his parents abandoning him, in India, Kim not only turns out as a beggar but also adopts the way of life and culture of the Indians. Through assimilation into the culture, religion and ethnicity of the Indian’s Kim’s physique and character resembles those of the natives. Although he lives under the care of a stranger, her addiction to opium, together with the careless living style, deprives him a decent life. During his adventures, Kim encounters Tibetan lama, a Buddhist who convinces him to be his disciple. Accompanying the stranger, the two set out on a journey to an unknown destination, but eventually Kim lands in the hands of the imperialists. Kim’s identification as an assimilated Indian motivates colonel Creighton to train him as a British spy. His professional as a British spy together with his friend Lama Forces him to explore many places. Some of the adventures ensue into conflicts, but Kim’s secrecy and high-intelligence levels always saved him and his counterpart. Therefore, the story line is about an Irish cum Indian boy unable to decide on, which way is the best for him. Kipling’s novel Kim falls in three levels. The first level is where the author describes the identification of Kim who is the main character. Both the origin and lifestyle of Kim seem to be unique, but he eventually finds a sense of belonging among strangers. The second level is where Kim sets out on a journey with Lama as his disciple. During his adventure, he undergoes training for about three years and eventually taken in as a spy of the colonial government. The journey takes about four years and at this level, Kipling proves his familiarity with the way of life, culture, and the landscape of India. As a male-oriented book, the author outlines the role of women in the Indian society. Kim’s quest either as a British spy or a Lama follower becomes the third level. Besides the wide range in their age, the two friends form an interdependence relationship and none of them can survive without the other. His role as a spy will force him to denounce his freedom and social part of his life turning him to be esoteric. Although at the end of the novel he is stuck on, w