The realistic fiction story “The Sniper” by Liam O'Flaherty occurs in Dublin, Ireland during a civil war. It begins with a sniper on a roof during the night and there was hardly anyone on the streets. He is hidden on a rooftop eating a sandwich and scouring for threats. The author creates an eerie environment and also uses irony to create the theme that a person needs to think before acting. The Sniper, not thinking about his actions, results in consequences for himself. An example of this is the sniper, after light debate, deciding to light a cigarette. This results in his position being given away. An armoured car comes into view followed by an elderly woman notifying the man in the turret about the sniper's position. Consequently
