He spent the majority of his early years working to improve his social status. U Po Kyin was known for going to extreme lengths to achieve his goals. He even mentions his membership of the European Club as “the greatest achievement of his life” (Orwell, 1934, p. 142). For U Po Kyin, being part of the club meant it was possible for an official from the lower ranks to advance to a place on the European teams. The natives consider the European Club to be an “isolated and mysterious temple whose entrance, the holy of holies, is much more difficult than Nirvana!” » (Orwell, 1934, p. 143). Being a member of the club meant that their life had been successful. The members have such seniority that it would be inappropriate to question their authority. U Po Kyin used threats and fear to climb the political ladder. He was always involved in an illegal scheme. U Po Kyin collected taxes under the table and demanded a reduction in all theft. If its standards were not met, gangs attacked villages and key villagers were arrested on false charges. It did not take long for locals to learn from the examples set by U Po Kyin (Orwell, 1934, p.7). Due to the harsh consequences imposed by U Po Kyin, residents lived in fear. One of the residents' lifelong goals was to befriend or maintain a relationship with a