The elephant
What was the reason for killing the elephant according to the natives?
Because they wanted its meat and because of the things it destroyed and the man it killed
Where does the story take place?
In Moulmein, In Lower Burma
What is his name?
George Orwell
What kind of narrator is presented in the story?
1st person narrator
What is the name of the author?
George Orwell
How long did the it take for the elephant to die, when the last bullet was fired
30 minuts
Which continent is Burma a part of?
Asia
What is his job?
police officer
Why did the young people among the Europeans think it was a shame to kill the elephant?
It was more worth than a Indian immigrant
What does the word "burman" mean?
A person from Myanmar former Burma
How many times did the main character shoot the elephant with the riffle?
5 times
Why did the main character decide to shoot the elephant at last?
Because he wanted to save face
Does the story have a happy ending, Why?
True
What does the word Dravidiam mean?
It means a group of people? or befolkningsgroup?
What could it symbolize that the quarter looks like a labyrinth?
They are caught up in poorness and therefore they are living hulter til bulter
Why does the main character criticize the imperialism?
Because he had seen prisoners being in poor conditions and men who had been flogged with bamboos
What does the elephant symbolize?
The elephant symbolizes the elephant could be a symbol of the colonies dominated by British Empire or the destructive side effects of colonization
Tell the story by using these three words
- Coringhee coolie
- yellow
- mud
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What does a cartridge mean?
it is another word for a bullet