British colonialism and imperialism pitfall Orwell’s crippling ethical dilemmas. As a European standing police officer in Burma, Orwell possesses a pseudo power over the Burmese inhabitants. He’s a representation of the British occupational standard. Strong, invasive, and unquestionably authoritative, yet entirely conflicted as the Burmese natives regard him a mere joke. He’s a wretched, sickening symbol of puppetry. Orwell and the Burmese are all inferior to a higher power; a power cyclical, oppressive, and inhibited with deceit. Devastating effects ensue in a society plighted with such atrocities. The embarrassment and confusion lay in his distorted reflection of himself; actions contradicting what the heart wishes to pursue. Orwell abhors
