Marie Windsor

Modern research has shown that when people come back from war, they may act different, for instance having PTSD; post dramatic stress disorder. Although Liam O’Flaherty wrote “The Sniper” 94 years ago, he still addresses the lingering effects of war, such as causing families to rip apart. He tells the tragically ironic tale of a lone Sniper unknowingly killing his brother. It is through O’Flaherty’s use of setting, characterization, and internal conflict to show that war often disconnects people

Consequence in Desperation When people act out of desperation, they usually get a solution, but most of the time there is always a consequence. For example, in the short story, “The Sniper,” written by Liam O’ Flaherty, explains one form of the consequences. The story takes place the 1960s in Dublin, Ireland and a sniper is posted on a roof. He lays restless, waiting for an enemy. While he is under fire from the enemy, he makes many desperate attempts to kill the enemy. At the end of the story he

The Sniper "The Sniper" places a strong emphasis on the evils of war, and yet paints a vivid image of mankind's qualities and their society. Employing the technique of describing one particular sniper to symbolise a general subject, readers are able to gain a deep insight into the evils of war. In this story, the assembly of setting, contrasting characters and themes of fanaticism and division of loyalties are vital to conveying the horror of war. On the other hand, "The Sniper" also discusses

In his play, “The Shadow of a Gunman” Sean O’Casey attempts to contrast his idea of what an IRA gunman represents and the antihero’s failure to accept responsibility of the consequences resulting from his falsified pretentions as a gunman. Though the revelation of a true IRA gunman, the false heroism and profound cowardice that surrounds Donal Davoren is heightened as he wrongly poses as a gunman on the run. Davoren’s deception and ultimate lack of accountability creates a shadow world of illusion

In the short story, “The Sniper”, by Liam O’Flaherty, his diction impacts the tone of the story in many ways. The first way the author’s diction impacts the tone of the story is when the sniper is taking a risk to see who he shot. The story describes the scene as, “the sniper darted across the street. A machine gun tore up the ground around him with a hail of bullets, but he escaped” (O’Flaherty 3). The author’s choice of diction in this scene affects the tone of the story because it makes it

The Sniper by Liam O’Flaherty takes place in Dublin Ireland around 1920 during the Irish civil war. It is late night, completely dark except for the glow of the moon through the clouds. The sniper is on a rooftop near the O’Connell Bridge. “Dublin lay enveloped in ” This quote from the story gives a dark and almost frightening mood. Anything could be lurking in the darkness. And the darkness could also be a metaphor for the dark times that have fallen on Dublin during this civil war. The quote “Around

Future of Business in Michigan Introduction Detroit is known as the Motor City of the United States of America. Its economy was largely depends on the auto industry prior to the declining of the industry in 2008. Now the industry is revitalizing as well as other small to medium business are popping up in Detroit. The city has taken several improvement projects to support the entry of new business. If the city could able to complete the projects with respect to infrastructure, business and social

With such an expansive history in Connecticut, the subject of tobacco is just as encompassing. With roots in Windsor colonial history through its height in the 1950s, sources try to capture it all at a surface level. Scholars have studied tobacco over time evaluating its role in the community at that moment in time. Over a variety of sources, overall the response to tobacco in Windsor has been positive as it serves as both an economic influence and a cultural one as well. Starting at one of the most

This quarter I volunteered for various events held in Windsor, CT such as the Windsor High School open house, setting up the 9/11 memorial service and child care for WHS parent teacher conferences. I was able to observe how people act in different settings. During class I have learned about the biological, societal and psychological systems as well as different theories and theories. One theorist we expanded our knowledge on was Bronfenbrenner who created the ecological system. This system explains

Ponyride Ponyride is a creative incubator that provides socially minded startups and artists with an affordable space. The 30,000-square-foot warehouse was purchased for only $100,000, this and community support has allowed for space to be rented at as low as $0.20-$0.25 per square foot. The low entry barriers means creative can focus on their talents not the bills. In return, each tenant shares their craft with the local community for 63 hours per month. The intent is to promote collaboration, build