Shooting an Elephant

Which statement describes the main theme of the essay?

A. In the process of trying to exert control over others, we can lose a sense of who
we are and our own power.
B. It is safer to act as other people expect you to, rather than to draw attention to
the things that make you different.
C. No one has a natural inclination towards violence and conquering, rather it is
something that is taught and learned.
D. Attempting to exert your control over another person or creature will only result
in violence and people’s eventual death.

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A. In the process of trying to exert control over others, we can lose a sense of who we are and our own power.

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Shooting an Elephant