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Which excerpt from George Orwell’s Shooting an Elephant best exemplifies a reflective
essay?
A.“The young Buddhist priests were the worst of all.”
B.“As for the job I was doing, I hated it more bitterly than I can perhaps make clear.”
C.“Various Burmans stopped me on the way and told me of the elephant’s doings.”
D.“In a job like that you see the dirty work of Empire at close quarters.”
I want to say D but I need help.

Answer 1

D.“In a job like that you see the dirty work of Empire at close quarters.”

Step-by-step explanation:

In this sentence, we can see that the speaker is reflecting on the fact that his job is linked to the ugliest parts of colonialism. This is an example of a reflective essay, as the author reflects on the job that he has to perform, and on the links between this, colonialism, and the situation in Burma. He also reflects on the fact that the Empire does not always act well, and in fact, often performs actions that he considers to be "dirty," such as having to shoot this elephant in order to appear strong.

Answer 2

D.“In a job like that you see the dirty work of Empire at close quarters.”

Step-by-step explanation:

George Orwell fills in as the sub-divisional cop of Moulmein, a town in the British settlement of Burma. Since he is, similar to the remainder of the English, a military occupier, he is loathed by a significant part of the town. In spite of the fact that the Burmese never organize a full revolt, they express their appall by irritating Europeans at each chance. Burmese excursion Orwell amid soccer matches and revile him as he strolls down the road. The youthful Buddhist clerics torment him the most.