Kim

Main Characters and Their Development

• Kim, full name Kimball O'Hara - an orphaned boy of Irish descent living in Lahore, India. Raised on the streets, he is immersed in the culture and customs of India, possessing a unique talent for disguise and a high level of adaptability. Throughout the story, he transforms from a carefree wanderer into a responsible student and spy.
• Teshoo Lama - a high-ranking Buddhist monk from Tibet, whom Kim meets by chance and who becomes his spiritual mentor. In search of a sacred river, his journey leads to profound inner transformation and understanding of spirituality.
• Mahbub Ali - an Afghan horse trader and secret agent for British intelligence. He plays a key role in Kim's life, mentoring him in the art of espionage and personally recruiting him for service in the British government. His character symbolizes the complex political and social ties of the time.
• Colonel Creighton - a representative of the British army overseeing the spy network. He highly values Kim's skills and provides him with an education that would help him become a valuable agent for the empire. The Colonel represents the power and influence of the British Empire in India.