Greenwood Jessica Greenwood Ms. Hemann APLAC Period 6 20 September 2007 Shooting an Elephant Analysis George Orwell’s essay “Shooting an Elephant” is a well-written retelling of an event that took place in Orwell’s younger years. However, it is more than just a story. When Orwell wrote this essay, he wanted to do more than simply recount an event. Orwell’s essay discusses his view on politics and morals, and through his writing he was able to go through a personal catharsis. Throughout “Shooting and Elephant,” Orwell talks about the evils of imperialism. He was a European
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