He was doubtful: "We started asking people about where the elephant had gone and, as usual, we didn't managed to obtain precise information. » (p. 325) Without any concrete evidence or information regarding the supposed elephant, the author begins to seriously doubt its existence. “I had almost decided that the whole thing was a bunch of lies.” (p. 327) After speaking among the people, Orwell had the impression that the presence of an elephant was a lie and perhaps even a trap. Another way he felt the conflict was through the elephant's innocence once he discovered the story was real. “I didn’t intend to shoot the elephant.” (p. 327) Even before seeing how calm and harmless the “beast” was, he didn't want to shoot it, “The animal didn't look more dangerous than a cow. » (p. 324) The elephant appears harmless, which makes Orwell think twice before shooting it. As quickly as he felt innocence, the writer also felt determination. “They looked at me as if they were looking at a conjurer about to perform a trick.” George Orwell realizes that at present he is the source of entertainment for the natives. All eyes are on him as the crowd waits for him to make a decision. “I had to shoot an elephant, I committed to doing it by bringing in the gun.” (p. 327) Here the writer flips a switch completely and realizes that he must shoot the elephant. He sees that because of his demand for such a weapon, the crowd now expects it from him, and so he does. George Orwell goes through mixed emotions of doubt, innocence and determination, thus making him