Because the elephant, like a huge and costly piece of machinery
Explanation:
One reason why shooting an elephant is a big deal is because the elephant, like a "huge and costly piece of machinery," performs valuable work. This conveys the sense of hubris that he has when he attempts to take this large creature down
She is representation of the women who worked in shipyards and factories during World War II. She is shown in pictures flexing her muscles and saying “we can do it” representing women’s strength
Many people strongly opposed the increasing rights of women.
Explanation:
The first and second options are incorrect, because the bicycle was not as successful as everyone hoped it would be, and the point of the excerpt is not that England was ahead in its fight for equal opportunities for women. The statement that Elizabeth Cady Staton fought for a woman's right to attend college is true, but the point is that many people strongly opposed the increasing rights of women despite the campaign.