Shooting an Elephant

Shooting an Elephant Group

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pbhs
pbhs
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High School - 12th Grade

When Orwell finds the elephant, what two reasons does he give for not wanting to shoot it?

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Posted by pbhs on Wednesday October 17, 2007 at 8:34 AM and tagged with elephant, feel, orwell, shot.


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  1. renelane Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

    Orwell states that one should not shoot a working elephant, because it is like shooting an expensive piece of machinery. He also believes his attack of "must" is wearing off, as the elephant is calmly eating. Orwell feels that he will just wander off.

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    Posted by renelane on Wednesday October 17, 2007 at 8:50 AM

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