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The aim of the paper is to explore the indigenous Tuareg tribe of the Saharan desert with reference to the twentieth century philosophy, Existentialism. The philosophy highlights the individual existence, choice and freedom. The novel, The Puppet, an enthralling story of bloody betrayal and revenge inspired by gold lust is analyzed in the aspect of searching for one’s true self. The paper deals with a nomad’s purpose of life, the tribe’s attitude towards commercialization and how they turned their back towards nomadic life, which made them to go to the extent of murdering. The Tuaregs who are known for freedom with a traditional past are slowly losing their culture due to commerce. The paper stresses the fact that the present condition is due to their incorrect choices or preferences of the tribe and not destiny.