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Shooting An Elephant By George Orwell Analysis

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George Orwell born in 1903 became known for his anti- totalitarian novels such as Animal Farm, Burmese Days and his essay Shooting an Elephant. In his essay shooting an elephant, Orwell writes about an event the opened his eye to the dangers of imperialism and social injustice. He begins by explaining his position as a police officer in Burma. He goes on to explain the disposition of the village natives against the British as well as commonalty of the, mistreating them. Orwell then being to express that recognizes the evil of imperialism and did not believe in the oppression of the brumes. Although Orwell felt as if his job stood for everything he stood against he still felt obligation to do his job while in uniform. While on duty Orwell receives
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