Orwell’s essay, “Shooting an Elephant” is about him working as a police officer in lower Burma. Orwell doesn’t’ really like his job especially how the Burma people treat him. They seem to insult, sneer, and laugh at him when he walks by and walking away. It is one day when Orwell gets a call from the sub inspector from the police station. The sub inspector informs Orwell that there is a ravaging elephant in the bazaar and if he would take care of it. The choice Orwell makes will leave him with a guilty conscience, a follower, and a person who hides behind a mask.
