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What is the effect of using “sufficient pretext” as opposed to “good reason”?
At the end of the essay, Orwell writes, “…it gave me sufficient pretext for shooting the elephant.”
(Shooting an Elephant: G Orwell)
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- old ladyLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
A pretext is something you have made up - a good reason is an existing fact.
sufficient pretext means you think you can get away with whatever it is you want to do. A good reason means you have ample justification in doing whatever it is you plan to do.
- Anonymous5 years ago
Was looking for a good answer on this too
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