The Sniper

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Themes

All Themes Divisions War, Violence, and Enmity Chance and Ingenuity Pain and Perseverance Humanity and Remorse

Characters

All Characters Republican Sniper Enemy Sniper Man in the Armored Car

Symbols

All Symbols The Brother The Street

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The Sniper

by Liam O’Flaherty

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All Themes
Divisions
War, Violence, and Enmity
Chance and Ingenuity
Pain and Perseverance
Humanity and Remorse

All Characters
Republican Sniper
Enemy Sniper
Man in the Armored Car

All Symbols
The Brother
The Street

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The Sniper Quiz 11 questions

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