What is the message and exigency in "shooting an elephant" by George Orwell?

Which of these best explains why the argument in this passage is weak? (5 points) the argument doesn't take into account opposing points of view. the argument relies on attacking a weak version of the opposition. the claim is not valid. the argument relies on claims that are not backed up by facts.

What is the central idea of this passage? when i was a kid

Both squeaky and gretchen are talented runners and want to win the may day race. what part of the plot does this statement describe