1. Imperial Rule in Shooting an Elephant
The juxtaposition of the policeman and the elephant in George Orwell's Shooting an Elephant is a clear representation of the impact of imperial rule on a country. ... To the policeman this event represents his everyday struggle that he faces in Burma. ... The death of the elephant can be directly compared to the oppression of the people in Burma. ... The policeman held the power over the elephant like the British hold the power over Burma. ... Orwell distinctly shows the impression imperialism leaves on the country as a whole as well as the individuals working under British rule with the ...
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