Question

Compare and contrast the conflicts faced by Orwell in ""Shooting an Elephant"" to those faced by Gideon in ""No Witchcraft for Sale."" To what unique revelation does Orwell’s position as a police officer lead him? How can Gideon’s ultimate decision not to share his knowledge be interpreted as an act of rebellion and an assertion of the dignity and worth of his culture?

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Answer:

In both novels, to satisfy their citizens, we see the characters dealing with the same issues competing with themselves.

They always fight what we think is the right thing, or what society expects them to be doing.

Orwell has been against killing the elephant however he did so to save his image nevertheless.

Gideon refused to speak about the antidote, as he felt he would expose his people's culture and secrets in doing so.