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In shooting a n elephant if the narrators does not know what he can do why does he takes his rifle with him?
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The narrator takes his rifle with him when shooting the elephant, even though he doesn't want to shoot it, because he needs to maintain an appearance of authority and control in front of the crowd of onlookers. Carrying the rifle gives him a sense of power and responsibility in the situation.
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