Unit 1.pdf - Southwest High School
Unit 1.pdf - Southwest High School
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Activity 1.16<br />
continued<br />
A Deeper Understanding<br />
of Imperialism<br />
PREVIEWING AND CONNECTING<br />
Life experiences often have a significant influence on a writer’s ideas<br />
and perception of events. In the next activity, you will be studying<br />
George Orwell’s essay, “Shooting an Elephant.” You will examine<br />
the essay from a Cultural Criticism lens in relation to the topic of<br />
imperialism. To prepare for that reading, it will be helpful to consider<br />
the title of the essay and a few details about the writer’s life.<br />
Details about Orwell’s Life<br />
• George Orwell (1903–1950), British citizen, was born in colonial<br />
India but educated in England.<br />
• He served with the Imperial Police in Burma.<br />
• He became a journalist.<br />
• He was admired for conveying the truth about political events around the world.<br />
Questions<br />
1. How does Orwell’s experience appear to relate to the topic of<br />
imperialism<br />
2. Based upon what you know, including the title of the essay, what do<br />
you think Orwell’s point of view would be—affirming imperialism or<br />
refuting it<br />
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3. What would you like to discover as you read the essay<br />
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