Question

Read this passage from “Shooting an Elephant” by George Orwell. What irony does the narrator point out?

Answer 1

Im pretty sure it would be the burmese natives are following him as he tries to find the elephant because they thought the elephant was boring at first

Answer 2

Answer:

The natives did not care about the elephant destroying their homes.

Explanation:

This is the irony that the speaker tries to highlight in the passage. In this text, the speaker feels concerned and overwhelmed at the idea of shooting the elephant. He does not want to do it, but feels forced to because the natives demand it. However, ironically, there does not seem to be any good reason to do so besides the spectacle, as the natives did not seem particularly upset when the elephant was destroying their homes.