What is the problem with the narrator's original plan to approach the elephant and shoot only if necessary?

a. he is concerned that small children will be injured by the elephant's charge.
b. he is worried that his shot will not hit its target, and the elephant will suffer.
c. he is a poor shot, so he worries that he will be trampled.
d. he is nervous the crowd noise will spook the animal and make it run into the forest

It's c , he is a poor shot

This question is based from "shooting an elephant" an essay which was written by george orwell. and based on this essay, the problem with the original plan of the narrator in approaching the elephant and shoot only if it is needed is that he is worried that small children will be injured by the elephant. it wasn't really the narrator's intention to shoot the elephant. the gun was only there for self protection. the answer would be option a.

4actions not really sure but that seems the most logical