This article explores the correlation between George Orwell's traumatic experiences and his representations of race and ethnicity in his narratives from his selected works. Drawing on a range of critical perspectives, the article argues that Orwell's traumatic experiences, such as his experiences of imperialism, poverty, and war, shaped his views on race and ethnicity in complex and sometimes contradictory ways.

On the one hand, Orwell was a staunch anti-imperialist and a supporter of racial equality. He wrote extensively about the evils of colonialism and the importance of respecting the rights of all people, regardless of their race or ethnicity. For example, in his essay "Shooting an Elephant," Orwell describes an incident in which he was forced to shoot a wounded elephant in Burma. He reflects on the experience with guilt and remorse, acknowledging the injustice of British rule in India.

On the other hand, Orwell's representations of race and ethnicity in his narratives are sometimes problematic. For example, in his novel Animal Farm, he also uses negative stereotypes to describe white and black people and power and powerless of the positions.

Keywords: George Orwell, trauma, race, ethnicity, colonialism, imperialism,