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"The Sniper" by Liam O'flaherty - review  

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The Sniper Samantha Foylan The short story "The Sniper" is written by Liam O'flaherty. The Sniper can be described as both heartless and human. The story is set in the1930's during the civil war in Dublin. The main themes are civil war and family conflict. I found the story quite interesting and the use of language quite effective. A sniper is fighting in the civil war. The sniper is looking for enemies. He sees an enemy car. An old woman approaches the car. The old woman is an informer. The sniper shots both enemies. The sniper is shot in the arm by an enemy sniper. The sniper can't use his gun. He thinks of a plan. He lets his cap and rifle drop. The enemy thinks the sniper is dead. The sniper shots the enemy with his revolver. The enemy dies in pain. The sniper has a sickening feeling. He drops his gun...

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