Tag: civil war

  • The Sniper

    Read “The Sniper,” by Liam O’Flaherty. Respond to the Story Reread the first paragraph. What details in the author’s description of the setting establish the tone or atmosphere of the story? What message about this civil war is Liam O’Flaherty trying to convey? How does his message compare to the theme in “War,” by Timothy…

  • Vicious Tyrant

    Would assassination or civil war ever be a justifiable response to rule by tyranny? What would you do if the leader of your country became a vicious tyrant? Respond with a short story or narrative essay.