What is the principal cultural conflict in “shooting an elephant”? the english police officers represent the failed british military presence. the burmese exert a controlling influence over europeans. the english do not approve of the way the burmese treat their animals. the burmese do not want the british in their country.

Choose a theme addressed by the writers you have studied in this unit, such as coming of age, the conflict between greed and morality, the horrors of war, the injustice of racism, the excesses of materialism, or the divide between rich and poor. explain the relevance of this theme in today’s world and how it affects you. provide examples to support your position.