The elephant is an immense symbol of pain. This animal represents the torment felt by the Burmese people under the British Empire and the oppression of Burma. Orwell states: “He was dying, very slowly and in great agony, but in a world far from me where not even a bullet could hurt him more” (326). This statement illustrates how the people of Burma continue to suffer under British rule. Orwell sees their agony, but feels that he can do nothing to ease their pain, because he is actually part of the power that is the source of their misery. In addition to pain, the elephant is a fantastic symbol of the tyranny and oppression imposed on the Burmese people. Orwell says, “The landlord was furious, but he was only an Indian and could do nothing” (326). The elephant's owner couldn't even react to the shooting just because he was of Indian origin. This only shows a tiny part of the oppression that reigned in Burma at the time. The final representation that the elephant holds is the power of the British Empire. Orwell describes “He had already destroyed someone's bamboo hut, killed a cow and looted fruit stalls…” (321). This statement shows how powerful the elephant is and how it attacks the city. Like the elephant, the empire holds enormous power over the Burmese and attacks Burma with oppression and