Asked by Emma

Why are these quotes a metaphor. Quotes are from "shooting an elephant."

They were watching me as they would watch a conjurer about to perform a trick.

Standing in front of the unarmed native crowd seemingly the leading actor of the piece
Answered by Ms. Sue
A metaphor compares two unlike things or people.

What are these metaphors comparing?

Answered by Emma
I honestly don't know
Answered by Ms. Sue
Is the speaker a magician (conjurer)?

Is the person in front of the crowd an actor?

Answered by Emma
No
Answered by Emma
How would the metaphor describe the relationship of the burmese people
Answered by Ms. Sue
Relationship of the Burmese people with the author?

Answered by Emma
Yes
Answered by Ms. Sue
Do the Burmese look up to the author? Do they think the author is very important?

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