In early 1900’s American industrialism was at its peak. Big factories and corporations ruled the population, controlling jobs, salary, and the everyday livelihood of the working class. It wasn't until 1929 when the stock market crashed, that these large industries began to take advantage of the poor, and exploit workers for their own gain. Turning a blind eye to the danger and risks their workers took daily just to keep their meager jobs, and their families fed. This was also done by first world governments as well, as they would invade foreign lands and abuse the natives to reap the profits for their own gain. This can be seen both in Charlie Chaplin's movie Modern Times, and various other primary sources all protesting the wrongs done to the workers, and natives alike. …show more content…
In this biographical short story Orwell's tells of his struggle of being a white British man in colonized India. He one day comes across a mad elephant rampaging through the crowd, and has to make the decision on whether or not to shoot it. With the crowd growing in numbers rapidly, and the pressure to shoot the creature increasing, he makes the final decision to shoot it. This immense pressure to kills this animal, which also represents British imperialism, comes from the natives. Tired of being mistreated and abused for the profit of others they revolt against the creature or “the British” to win back the rights they once had. This can also be seen in Modern Times during the protest scene as the factory workers rise against the owners and demand the rights and fair treatment they’ve long