Question

In "Shooting an Elephant," what motivates Orwell to take actions he would prefer to avoid?

Question 1 options:

He is in charge and must protect the Burmese from the elephant.

He wants to do the Burmese a favor by providing food for them.

He must prove that he, and not the Burmese, is in control of the situation.

He wants to please his superiors in the British service

Answer 1

>>He must prove that he, and not the Burmese, is in control of the situation.

This is the correct answer because he feels obligated as the British soldier stationed there for protection.

Answer 2

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