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The Sniper The Sniper Liam O’Flaherty

“The Sniper” Make the Connection: Under Pressure What qualities enable people to perform well when facing heart-pounding fear or stress? Think about your own experiences or those of someone you know, as well as news stories or fiction you’ve read. Then, jot down your thoughts about people taking action when the stakes are high.

“The Sniper” Background This story is set in Dublin, Ireland, in the 1920s, during a time of bitter civil war. On one side were the Irish Republicans (IRA); they wanted all of Ireland to become a republic, totally free from British rule. On the other side were the Free Staters; they had compromised with Britain and had agreed to allow the English to continue to rule six counties in the northern province of Ulster.

The Two Irelands Orange (Northern)= Protestant Part of United Kingdom (Britain) Green (Southern)= Republic of Ireland Catholic Independent from Britain

Conflict in Ireland today

“The Sniper” Meet the Author: Liam O’Flaherty Liam O’Flaherty (1896-1984) was born to a large, poor family on Inishmore, one of Ireland’s rocky Aran Islands. As a young man in his 20s, he witnessed and participated in the Irish Civil War. O’Flaherty took inspiration from his experiences, writing frequently about the political conflicts in Ireland.

Setting of “The Sniper” Dublin, 1920s

Setting Where? -Dublin, Ireland Descriptive Details: __________________________________ -Dublin, Ireland -a rooftop When? -1920’s -in June -at night Descriptive Details: ______________________________________________________ -darkness -fleecy clouds -bright moon -sounds of machine guns and rifles Historical Context: _____________________________________________ -Civil War in Ireland -Republicans vs. Free-Staters

“The Sniper” Making Predictions As you read “The Sniper,” keep these questions in mind to help you make predictions: Will the main character escape the enemy? Will each new action help the main character or create new problems? How will it all end? Look for any clues the writer has given about the outcome of the story. Enjoy the story!

Reflecting: “The Sniper” Were you surprised by the ending of the story? Explain why or why not. What message do you think the author was trying to convey by ending the story this way?