Orwell uses the technique of imagery to strongly show his feelings towards imperialism. At one point, the narrator looks back to the crowd of natives behind him and states “I looked at the sea of yellow faces above the garish clothes-faces all happy and excited over this bit of fun” The fact that he compared the crowd of natives to a ravaging sea shows a sense of power behind the façade of the natives. Over the course of the story, Orwell feels pressured to kill the elephant. While deciding whether to kill the elephant or not, Orwell realizes that “A white man mustn't be frightened in front of "natives"; and so, in general, he isn't frightened.” He comes to the conclusion that a white man must show strength and authority when the people demand
