Question

Explain the irony in “The Sniper” and how the plot uses this to emphasize the theme (message) of the story. Include details from the story to show how the irony impacts the reader. Write 6-10 sentences using strong evidence from the story to support your position. Also, be sure to write in complete sentences, with correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling.

Answer 1

Okay. Thanks.

Answer 2

I did. I can't figure it out. But thanks.

Answer 3

lol no one came to help you

Answer 4

hold on i might figure it out

Answer 5

The irony is that the sniper kills his own brother. The story is set during the Irish civil war in the 1920's. Each brother has chosen a different side on which to fight. During his battle with an enemy sniper, the author foreshadows how similar each shooter is. Both are good shots and both are on rooftops that are on the same level. Both seem to be experienced riflemen. However, once the sniper has killed his enemy, he begins to change. He looks over the rooftop, sees the people he has killed, and begins to feel sorry for what he has done. He begins to curse at himself and at the war. The irony is made complete when he decides he must see the soldier he had just shot. He risk his life, dodges machine gun fire only to discover that it is his brother who is lying dead on the street.

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Answer 6

nice work @RC_phillips17