I'm looking for the name of a book/novel/short-story.?

Question

It's a classic book - short story, really, I think. It's about Americans in another country, during a war-like time. At one point in time, there is a large animal running wild through the town - I think the animal is an elephant.. The American soldier, who is usually overlooked and ignored, shoots the animal. The town is furious with him for having done this, even though killing the animal saved them and their town.

A quote from the story is similar to: "It was the first time in his life that he was ever important enough to be hated."

Answer 1

I originally thought it might be an O. Henry or Rudyard Kipling short story, but it's actually "Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell.

At least, that is, if we're thinking of the same story...

This is the one I remember reading.

Answer 2

It sounds like something by Ernest Hemingway. I don't know which one.

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Answer 3

I think you're looking for a short story. It's "Shooting An Elephant," by George Orwell.

You can find the story here:

http://www.online-literature.com/orwell/...