1. Orwell Elephant
In George Orwell's short story Shooting an Elephant, he writes about racial prejudice and injustice. Orwell, which is the author's pen name, (his real name is Eric Arthur Blair,) is a police officer in Moulmein, lower Burma and takes place during the rainy season. ... "(1539) Orwell feels caught in the middle of this cultural struggle. ... The Burmese people are treated as second-class citizens in their own country. ... After, the elephant kills a native, the Burmese people look for the elephant to be killed. ...
- Word Count: 772
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School