Shooting an Elephant

What action or situation committed him to shooting the elephant?

What action or situation committed him to shooting the elephant?

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Orwell was surrounded by people and afraid of being humiliated.... and he didn't want to give up his show of authority. He went through with the shooting because he didn't want anyone laughing at him.

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