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"Shooting An Elephant": George Orwell's Essay on his Life in Burma
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Students read an essay by George Orwell's life in Burma and place it in its cultural and historical context. They identify the main points of the essay and Orwell's use of symbolism in the essay. They explain how each persuasive tool convey's his argument.
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