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  The word "brother" may be inerpreted in different ways. What role do the multiple meanings play in establishing the story’s theme in The Sniper?

  Posted by kalie-kye on Dec 14, 2009 at 12:32 PM

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  Why does the author of "The Sniper" want the sniper to be anonymous?

  Posted by graddiiee on Dec 12, 2009 at 04:59 PM

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  How is the conflict resolved in the story?

  Posted by jessi05 on Dec 8, 2009 at 09:44 PM

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  What is the main theme of the short story "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty?

  Posted by kingdomheart on Nov 24, 2009 at 07:48 PM

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  Why is he curious about his enemy's identity in The Sniper?

  Posted by maya002 on Nov 21, 2009 at 12:10 AM

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  Why did "the Sniper" feel bad about killing people in the story of the same name?

  Posted by agilstrop on Nov 20, 2009 at 07:20 AM

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  In "The Sniper" why are the characters not named?

  Posted by maya002 on Nov 19, 2009 at 01:25 PM

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  What character traits does "The Sniper" exhibit after being wounded in Liam O'Flaherty's short story?

  Posted by minie on Oct 26, 2009 at 04:20 AM

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  What makes "The Sniper" appealing to the average reader?

  Posted by gurr-nee on Sep 29, 2009 at 10:40 AM

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  What is the message the author is sending in the story "The Sniper"?

  Posted by dawn4 on Sep 24, 2009 at 01:39 PM

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  whats the symbol for The Sniper?  

  Posted by darnella on Sep 22, 2009 at 12:43 PM

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  Would "The Sniper" be better told as a novel?

  Posted by siavash on Jul 6, 2009 at 12:23 PM

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  In "The Sniper", what are the main characteristics of the (IRA) sniper?

  Posted by kingofthecourt on Jun 5, 2009 at 11:22 PM

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  What is the role of the Sniper in "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty?

  Posted by eski on Mar 14, 2009 at 09:03 PM

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  What is the persona of the sniper?

  Posted by eski on Mar 13, 2009 at 08:52 PM

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  Who are the central characters in "The Sniper"? 

  Posted by knr333 on Mar 3, 2009 at 06:12 AM

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  How many people are on rooftops in "The Sniper?"

  Posted by steanbean on Dec 8, 2008 at 08:08 PM

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  How does the author create suspense in the tale of "The Sniper"?

  Posted by nahila on Dec 5, 2008 at 07:23 AM

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  What is the irony in this story The sniper by Liam O'Flaherty?

  Posted by nahila on Nov 30, 2008 at 06:06 PM

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  In "The Sniper" by O'Flaherty, how do you think O'Flaherty wants the reader to view sniper as a soldier doing his duty?

  Posted by dramaxoqueen on Nov 13, 2008 at 04:45 PM

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  What is the conflict of The Sniper?

  Posted by lyssa-baby-x0x on Nov 2, 2008 at 01:02 PM

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  Describe, in as much details as you can, the setting of "The Sniper". Is the setting important to the events?

  Posted by juanfra on Sep 28, 2008 at 07:54 AM

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  In the story "The Sniper," why does O'Flaherty not give the sniper a name?

  Posted by atgray on Sep 16, 2008 at 07:18 PM

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  Observe O'Flaherty's frequent use of irony in "The Sniper." How does this affect the meaning of the story?

  Posted by suetous on Sep 9, 2008 at 05:54 PM

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  How does O'Flaherty use setting in the opening paragraph of "The Sniper" and throughout the story?

  Posted by manou179 on Sep 9, 2008 at 01:18 PM

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  Describe the main character in "The Sniper."

  Posted by dominoes94 on Sep 6, 2008 at 03:12 PM

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  What are Liam O'Flaherty's reasons for writing "Sniper"? Why exactly did he? When he was in the war was he a sniper?

  Posted by hathaway1234 on Aug 17, 2008 at 02:15 AM

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  What is the setting of "The Sniper"?

  Posted by tk4ever06 on Jul 16, 2008 at 02:10 PM

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  What are some of the rhetorical devices used in "The Sniper" and how effective are they?

  Posted by flames2ash on Jul 7, 2008 at 06:28 PM

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  In The Sniper, how does the setting (Dublin, 1920's, Irish Civil War) affect the characters and the plot?

  Posted by mando4881 on Jan 27, 2008 at 05:06 PM

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  What is the tone of the story, "The Sniper"?

  Posted by hmongboy on Dec 20, 2007 at 04:18 PM

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  What are the climax and resolution of "The Sniper"?

  Posted by hmongboy on Dec 19, 2007 at 04:11 PM

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  Does The Sniper remind you of anyone you have read about or seen in movies? If so please let me know how I can describe this

  Posted by fabulousxcoll on Nov 6, 2007 at 12:50 PM

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  I have a question to ask about the sniper: What do you find interesting and dramatic about the story?

  Posted by eddy on Jun 3, 2007 at 09:08 AM

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  What is the summary of the story "The Sniper" and the author is Liam O'flaherly?

  Posted by fgf on Mar 22, 2007 at 03:51 PM

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  I have a communications assignment and the short story is "The Sniper". My question is explain where in this story is the first person or protaganist?

  Posted by ka1908 on Mar 14, 2007 at 05:27 AM

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  What facts are told directly about the sniper? And what can you infer about his character?

  Posted by seanathan on Feb 15, 2007 at 04:12 PM