Shooting an Elephant
Why is Orwell asked to shoot the elephant?
How does Orwell position force him into a situation that he would rather avoid
How does Orwell position force him into a situation that he would rather avoid
The elephant has broken its chain and it is undergoing a bout of "must" (a passing hormonal disorder that causes elephants to become uncontrollably violent). The elephant is rampaging through a bazaar, wreaking havoc.
Shooting an Elephant