... Burmese colony is the captor. The British inhabited the colony which means that they have control, yet they feel pressured to do what the Burmese want and expect. "Shooting an Elephant" gives the reader an in-depth look at the decision making process based on pressures to conform and fit in. The way in which Orwell goes about making his decision is very easy ... relation to the works of Orwell and Eco and the decisions made within the essays. In correlation to my student interview, based upon ethical decision making, one topic pertains to "Shooting an Elephant". That topic is one in whi...

• Word Count: 4508
• Approx Pages: 18
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• Grade Level: High School