Shooting an Elephant

Why is Orwell asked to shoot the elephant?

How does Orwell position force him into a situation that he would rather avoid

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The elephant has broken its chain and it is undergoing a bout of "must" (a passing hormonal disorder that causes elephants to become uncontrollably violent). The elephant is rampaging through a bazaar, wreaking havoc.

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