Because of peer pressure.
The protagonist in "Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell is the narrator, who is a British police officer in colonial Burma. The antagonist could be seen as the pressure and expectations from the local Burmese population, who are watching and goading the narrator to shoot the elephant.
George Orwell was an agnostic.
The address of the Orwell Free Library is: 473 Main St., Orwell, 05760 0092
No, George Orwell is not single.
Orwell decides to shoot the elephant despite knowing it is wrong because he feels immense pressure to conform to the expectations of the crowd gathered to witness the event. His role as a colonial officer compels him to assert authority and control, which he believes can only be achieved by demonstrating power over the elephant. Additionally, he grapples with a sense of duty to uphold his position, ultimately leading him to make a decision that conflicts with his moral beliefs.
George Orwell died In a London hospital.
George Orwell was British.
Orwell Bridge was created in 1982.
Why Orwell Matters was created in 2002.
The phone number of the Orwell Free Library is: 802-948-2041.
Shooting An Elephant is a work of creative non-fiction, so while the details likely come from Orwell's imagination rather than an uncanny ability to recall details, the story is, on the whole, factual. Recreational elephant hunting was not unheard of in India during the time the story takes place.
The cast of Orwell in Catalonia - 2012 includes: Patrick Tull as George Orwell