He describes: “I was just an absurd puppet being pushed back and forth” (60). He is grappling with internal conflicts over who he should align with: himself, the British, or the Burmese. If he recognized his beliefs and aligned himself, it could be the start of an uprising. Surely, others would follow. He even confirms his "conception of the British Raj as an unbreakable tyranny" and says: "Ask any Anglo-Indian civil servant if you catch him on leave", referring to hatred of the English empire (58). . By expressing his dislike for the British, Orwell finally attempts to defend his beliefs. The fact that his character is unable to execute his beliefs, however, highlights him trying not to appear stupid in the presence of others. Obviously, he is in an unbearable circle of self-deprecation and doubt. At the end of the story, Orwell's character regrets his decision to shoot the elephant. This ultimately represents Orwell's uncertainty throughout his life. Like all of us, he has difficulty predicting which path is best for him during his life. For this reason, his actions to shoot the elephant are justified. He's simply trying to accomplish everything he can while simultaneously grappling with his own identity questions. This allows Orwell to be seen as a humble individual who is simply trying to