Shooting an Elephant
What is the main conflict in Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell?
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The main conflict surrounds Orwell's reluctance to shoot an elephant that the Burmese villagers claim is nuisance. On a broader scale, the conflict revolves around British imperialism around the world during this era.