1. Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell
"Shooting an Elephant," by George Orwell, is an essay about a British police officer in Burma who is called upon to shoot an elephant that has escaped from its owners cage. ... Throughout the story, Orwell allows the main character - as well as the reader - to contemplate things before the elephant is captured. ...
- Word Count: 520
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School