Rhetorical Analysis Of The Killing Of An Elephant By George Orwell

The author began the essay with his perspective on British domination. He stated that it is evil and alongside of that it is oppressive. He felt hatred and guilt toward himself and the Burma people. He used allegories to describe the experience of the British imperialism and his own view of the matter. The audience became more aware of Orwell’s mental state is drawn to his pathos appeal as the essay continue in the story. Orwell describes the scene of the killing of an elephant in the British controlled island in the Caribbean. The authors used multiple techniques to express the feeling and irony in the story. The story eventually leading to a satirical demonstration of British domination. Orwell convicted the audience that the British are controlling imperialism does not negative impact on Burma people. He is well-known authors and political satirist.

In the essay, the audience saw Orwell displaying his disapproval for social oppression

It shows how desirous the nation and acts that they like to not enforce tyranny on the imperialized society. The comparison to the sahib, it is a terms that were used to name aristocratic rulers. It is a symbol of some kind of image. British imperialism is hostile environment and is justified of exploitation by controlling Burma. The story sets the tone of the author’s speech to be un-comforting. This story shows his flaws and how he taunts others, even his own people of Burma. The elephant is a symbol viewing the vast supremacy of the imperialism. They destroyed everything on the islands. The author’s boldness expresses agony which is a bad thing. He indicated that there were more than a few reasons not to kill the elephant, “power shot”. He lacks opportunities for his own people in contradiction of his moral beliefs and chooses to pulverize this elephant. The elephant was considered a good luck symbol for Burma