In "Shooting an Elephant," George Orwell feels conflicted about his job because:
c) he opposes the imperialism of the British
Orwell's conflict arises from his personal moral dilemma regarding British imperialism in Burma. He grapples with the unjust nature of imperialism and the pressure to conform to the expectations of his role as a British officer. This inner conflict is a central theme in the essay and is a key reason for his feelings of unease and moral discomfort.
By choosing option c, it becomes evident that Orwell's struggle is not simply due to pride in the British role in Burma, a desire to have time to write, or a preference to spend time with the Burmese people. Instead, his conflict stems from his deep-seated opposition to the oppressive nature of imperialism and his realization of the harm it inflicts on both the colonizers and the colonized.
