Shooting an elephant
What type of people were oppressed by the imperial officers who were also subject to the destruction of the elephant?
The Burmese people
What type of tone does the "A Hanging" convey?
"A Hanging" shows a pessimistic/sad/hopeless tone
Why did people choose to work in the mines despite the harsh working conditions?
What is one of the common authorial strategies Orwell uses throughout his essays?
Irony, personal anecdotes, analogies, and narration
What is the significance of the ending of "Shooting an Elephant"?
The tragic ending emphasizes the impact of imperialism and power on individuals action.
What was the only moment of unity in "A Hanging"?
The only moment of unity was after the execution.
What type of people worked in the mines?
Those in the working class
In "Books vs. Cigarettes" does Orwell uses Lagos, pathos, or ethos? And how does he use it?
Lagos, he uses numerical data and other statistics in order to convey his idea
Give an example of how Orwell implies racism throughout the essay.
Use of diction "yellow faces" (open to other answers from the texts)
What does the title "A Hanging" emphasize?
Orwell used a sympathetic tone.
What is Orwell trying to show in Decline of the English Murder?
The continuous refusal to shoot the elephant is an example of what literary devices?
Repetition
What is the overall meaning of "A Hanging"?
Capital punishment is dehumanizing and unjust.
What impacted Orwell to develop a respectful image of the miners?
Orwell's first hand experience in the mine helped him understand the value of miners.
What is a common theme of Orwell's essays?
Political and its abuse and effects on society.
What is the opening of "Shooting an Elephant" and how does it set up the story?
The essay starts with Orwell talking about his struggles in Burma as an imperial officer sets up the rest of the story by revealing how imperialism distorts identity and experiences.
What is the contrast between the dog and the prisoners in the jail yard show?
The dog is treated as more of a human compared to the prisoners which shows irony
Why is the journey down to the mine significant to "Down the Mine"?
The shift from the normal world into the dark underground working environment creates tension throughout the essay.
Which essay compares short term and long term happiness?
"Books vs.Cigarettes"