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A Hanging by George Orwell: An Analysis

Posted on August 2, 2016May 22, 2019 by admin

The short story is based on the author’s first hand experiences as an imperial police officer in Burma.  It has all of the trademark Orwellian touches, including the futility and the dehumanization that the imperial project entails. Moreover the story is a strong indictment of the practice of capital punishment.  There are numerous clues that…

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