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A 4 page paper which examines the accuracy of George Orwell’s Burmese Days. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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4 pages (~225 words per page)
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is a story based somewhat on Orwells own experiences and as such one could well presume that it is an accurate depiction of the conditions, concerning imperialism and Asia, in
Burma. The following essay looks at various critics opinions concerning the accuracy of Orwells work. Burmese Days In looking at what various critics/authors have to say about the accuracy,
and elements, of the novel one critic notes, "The frequent pedagogical use of George Orwells (1903-1950) novel has meant that the text has become a part of the mythology of
imperial experience not only for Burma, but for the British Empire as a whole. In fact, it is also possibly the most widely read book involving Southeast Asia."1 This would
indicate that it clearly has some validity in terms of offering an accurate picture of Burma as it involves colonialism and imperialism.
In fact, this author further indicates how the novel is one that is primarily concerned with colonial issues, and personal relationship issues, rather than social realities of Burma. As such
one can see that the novel is not about the social structure of Burma but rather the influences and the pressures from colonialism as presented by one who was actually
there. This is further evidenced by another critic who indicates how, ""George Orwell actually was indeed a policeman in Burma in the Inter-war period. So, his indictments and savage caricatures
are all the more poignant and believable."2 He, along with many others, seemed to be replicated in this novel about the Englishmen and how they treated the Burmese people. This
is supported by another who indicates how Orwell and others were "Armed with guns and a sense of moral superiority" and how "the Imperial Police Force patrolled the countryside and
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