Shooting an Elephant What is the main conflict in Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 02:48 Last updated by Cat on 16 Apr 23:43
The main conflict surrounds Orwell's reluctance to shoot an elephant that the Burmese villagers claim is nuisance. On a broader scale, the conflict revolves around British imperialism around the world during this era.