Written in 1923 by Liam O’Flaherty, The Sniper is a gruesome short story that is narrated in the third person point of view. I decided to analyze this short story because this introduction had caught my attention unlike other short stories that I had read. I enjoy to read stories that are exciting and give you thrilling rush to keep reading. I enjoy reading mystery, warfare, and horror novels, because you really never know how much the plot can deviate, that can relate to action thrilling movie genre, as well as O’Flaherty imaginative use of technique that the best of his reliance reflects in his writings. Liam O’Flaherty was born in distant village in Gort na gCapall, on Inis Mor which is one of the few Aran islands, living a very…show more content… This is where I can see that the author is transitioning a calm night into the war thrilling story it is, who would risk their life to smoke a cigarette? Anyways, the reader doesn 't fully comprehend why the soldier decided to take the slightly risk of being spotted. Before he knew it “Almost immediately, a bullet flattened itself against the parapet of the roof”, the narrator begins to explain that the soldiers “heart beat faster” wanting to do something but can’t because “it was useless” against the armoured vehicle(Paragraph 4, line 2). At this point the reader can sense the amount of adrenaline going through his body, the narrator explains that he’s “swore softly” and then “crawled away to the left” and now he’s on full alert looking for the shooter(Paragraph 4 line 4). Honestly believing that he had risked his life to smoke a cigarette, yet then the reader can understand that the risk is worth it in the war. The reader can imagine what the soldier is going through in their head, this helps the readers understand the emotions in the stories without it actually being said. The tone is practically exhilarating and dramatic as the narrator navigates the main character through the story, until the very end where all the odds turned against him. The narrator made his act of survival as defensible and inevitable for doing what he had to do, “He became bitten by remorse” and “cursing the war, cursing himself, cursing everybody” shows that main character is going through
you imagine being shot at, but having no idea where it is coming from? The author, Liam O’ Flaherty, wrote “The Sniper”,which takes place in Dublin, Ireland in 1922. It began with the Republican sniper clumsily lighting a cigarette, which lets the Free State sniper know where he is. As a result of the glowing cigarette, the enemy sniper spots him, starting an epic duel. The short story “The Sniper”, by Liam O’ Flaherty is a good story because it has lots of action and an offsetting plot twist.
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Throughout history, there have been countless intelligent and marvelous novelists. Shakespeare, Stephen King, and Mark Twain are all examples of these outstanding writers. One would be wise to include the Irish novelist Liam O’Flaherty in this list. Joseph Burger (1984) describes Liam O’Flaherty as a key figure in the Irish Renaissance. His stories, such as “Return of the Brute” and “The Informer,” generally include the theme of war. O’Flaherty has served in Ireland’s armed forces, which gives him
The Sniper by Liam O’Flaherty takes place in Dublin Ireland around 1920 during the Irish civil war. It is late night, completely dark except for the glow of the moon through the clouds. The sniper is on a rooftop near the O’Connell Bridge. “Dublin lay enveloped in ” This quote from the story gives a dark and almost frightening mood. Anything could be lurking in the darkness. And the darkness could also be a metaphor for the dark times that have fallen on Dublin during this civil war. The quote “Around
instead of thinking about it and talking about it. For example, the Sniper from “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty and Shadowman from The Fear by Charlie Higson are both dangerous because they are able to come out alive of situations when they should have or could have died, many times.
In the short story “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty, the main character is the
to show it instead of thinking about it and talking about it. For example, the Sniper from “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty and Shadowman from The Fear by Charlie Higson are both dangerous because they are able to come out alive of situations when they should have or could have died, many times.
In the short story “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty, the
It is a story of a young sniper in Ireland. The War started on June 28, 1922 and ended on May 24, 1923. Dorney (2012) stated, “The cause of the Irish Civil War was a conflict between Irish nationalists over whether or not to accept the Anglo-Irish Treaty” (para. 1). The two groups
“The Sniper”
By: Liam O’ Flaherty
“The Sniper”, the author creates suspense by having an increase in pacing, through the words in the story, decreasing/slowing down is used through words like “still, and paused” Finally, he creates suspense by having back to back rapid conflicts, The suspense is created by Liam O’Flaherty, who is the author of this short story suspense.
Throughout this story you're faced with feelings of anticipation, suspense, and you may even appear to be solicitous. Showing
The Sniper Commentary
“The Sniper” by Liam O’ Flaherty is a short story about a sniper, set in the
Irish Civil War. The author uses characterization, symbolism and third person limited point of view to develop the central theme of the horrors of war. The main character in the story is the mysterious Sniper, who is serving active duty in the Irish Civil War for the Republicans. The story opens with the Sniper attempting to eat on a rooftop, when an enemy sniper opens fire on him. He retaliates
short story “The Sniper” written by Liam O Flaherty, a Republican sniper embraces his rifle and conceals on the roof top without a sound, waiting to kill his enemies. The sniper accidentally gives away his location when he lights up a cigarette and exposes himself to the enemy sniper on the opposite roof. The two snipers from two conflicting sides then faces each other off through an innovative war; using both their shooting skills and intelligence. Subsequently, the Republican sniper pulls out a brilliant
Soldiers came back from war in a dehumanized state because of what they have witnessed and gone through. Liam O’ Flaherty, author of, “The Sniper,” chose to have an Irish sniper up against another sniper with the same skills, they fought throughout the night in a rather dangerous setting, causing them to be at risk of death or at the risk of losing their minds. In the short story, “The Sniper,” the author reveals the devastating consequences of war through the physical and psychological effects that