Question

the sniper during reading activity
setting

1. what is the setting of the sniper? remember, setting includes time, place, historical context, and location.
2. describe or copy/paste a photo from the internet that best describes the setting.

point of view

1. what is the point of view in the story? (1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient?)
2. provide an example of evidence in the story that proves that the point of view you identified is correct.

theme

1. how do the conflicts in \the sniper\ contribute to the overall theme or message of the story?

conflict

1. which type of conflict do you think is the most glaring in the sniper? why?

Explanation:

1. The setting of "The Sniper" is during the Irish Civil War, one night on a rooftop in Dublin. This includes time (night - time), place (Dublin rooftop), and historical context (Irish Civil War).
2. A photo of a war - torn Dublin rooftop at night with military presence would suit.
3. The point of view is 3rd person limited as the narrator focuses on the thoughts and actions of the Republican sniper only.
4. For example, "His face was the face of a student, thin and ascetic, but his eyes had the cold gleam of the fanatic. They were deep and thoughtful, the eyes of a man who is used to looking at death." shows the focus on the sniper's characteristics.
5. The conflicts (man - vs - man between the two snipers and internal conflict within the Republican sniper) contribute to the theme of the futility and dehumanizing nature of war. The man - vs - man conflict shows the immediate danger and violence, while the internal conflict shows the psychological toll.
6. The most glaring conflict is man - vs - man between the two snipers as it drives the main plot and creates the most tension throughout the story.

Answer:

1. The setting is one night during the Irish Civil War on a rooftop in Dublin.
2. A photo of a war - damaged Dublin rooftop at night with military elements.
3. 3rd person limited.
4. "His face was the face of a student, thin and ascetic, but his eyes had the cold gleam of the fanatic. They were deep and thoughtful, the eyes of a man who is used to looking at death."
5. The conflicts show the futility and dehumanizing nature of war. The man - vs - man conflict shows violence, and the internal conflict shows the psychological toll.
6. Man - vs - man between the two snipers as it drives the plot and creates tension.