How does Orwell feel about the British presence in Burma?

Orwell was critical of the British colonial rule in Burma, believing it to be morally wrong and detrimental to the Burmese people. He considered British imperialism a form of exploitation that stifled Burmese culture and self-determination. In his essay Shooting an Elephant, Orwell vividly describes an incident where he had to kill an elephant that harmed a man but felt a profound sense of guilt and shame due to the colonial context and power dynamics involved. Through his writing, Orwell aimed to expose the hypocrisy and negative consequences of British imperialism, advocating for Burmese independence and self-governance.