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Compare and contrast the conflicts faced by Orwell in “Shooting an Elephant” to those faced by Gideon in “No Witchcraft for Sale.” To what unique revelation does Orwell’s position as a police officer lead him? How can Gideon’s ultimate decision not to share his knowledge be interpreted as an act of rebellion and an assertion of the dignity and worth of his culture?

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Both characters in the story faces conflict within himself. He struggles with what he believes is right and what society wants him to do.

In "Shooting an Elephant", Orwell succumb to the expectation of the public which is to shoot the elephant dead even though it is against what he believes in.

In "No Witchcraft for Sale", Gideon deceived his employers by acting as though he complied with what his employers wanted him to do but not doing the exact thing. He left out a very important task that is crucial to his beliefs. He did not let public pressure bend his beliefs.
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In response to threatening conflicts, George Orwell, in Shooting an Elephant, succumbed to societal pressure, while Gideon did not, in No Witchcraft for Sale.

What was the theme of Shooting an Elephant?

The theme of Shooting an Elephant shows the contrast between the colonial law and the conscience of George Orwell.

George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant" scores a culture clash amidst order and disorder.

Other themes included:

  • Imperialism
  • Captivity
  • Authority as the officer struggles with the choice to kill the elephant.

Ultimately, Orwell's position as a police officer leads him to sin against his conscience and question colonialism.

What was the theme of "No Witchcraft for Sale?"

Doris Lessing's "No Witchcraft for Sale" also displays a culture class as Gideon deceived his employers by displaying:

  • Loyalty
  • Heroism
  • Trustworthiness.

But his fondness for his master's son, Teddy, did not pressurize him to disclose an African secret in herbal medicine.  While this looks like an act of rebellion, his behavior reasserted the African culture of dignity.

Thus, in response to threatening conflicts, George Orwell, in Shooting an Elephant, succumbed to societal pressure, while Gideon did not, in No Witchcraft for Sale.

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