1. George Orwell - Shooting an Elephant
The short story of "Shooting an Elephant," by George Orwell, begins with the author describing his position as a police officer in Lower Burma. ... The local Burmese hated the European rule that had taken over their land, and, as Orwell stated about the officer, "the insults got badly on his nerves" (1). ... The Burmese were defenseless, as the elephant had already "destroyed someone's bamboo hut, killed a cow and raided some fruit stalls" (Orwell 1). ... After reading George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant," it has become apparent that this sho...
- Word Count: 794
- Approx Pages: 3
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School