I would say that he had ambivalent feelings that one the one hand his killing an elephant would seem like an affront to the culture of the Burmese and as further evidence of British imperialism in disrespect for the natual heritage of their country while on the other hand if he didn't kill it he would be considered not responsible to the townspeople who were threatened by it.
<span>c. "name of dew, fresher than shadows of tamarind"
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President Reagan's speech was mainly written to persuade the audience