Burmese Days
Beginning of paper
George Orwell’s novel is set in 1920’s Burma under British colonialism. It focuses on the imperialism of the British and its effects on the relationships between the British, the British and Indians, and between the Indians themselves. The novel concentrates on the town of Kyauktada ....
Middle of paper
.... about the heat and about the possible acceptance of natives into their exclusively European Club.
In the overwhelming majority of British held themselves superior to the Burmese. They feel that it is their duty to rule over the less intelligent “niggers” of Burma. Through the description of the characteristics of both the British and Burmese, Orwell helps us understand the value system through which the British have come to the conclusion that they must rule over the Burm ....
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Word count: 1351
Page count: 5 (approximately 250 words per page)
