One conflict that was resolved and lead to a theme in “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty would be when the republican soldier was shot by the enemy in the forearm but thought of a plan and killed the other soldier because he’s taught to not let his emotions get in the way of his job. It was unfair that he was put to a disadvantage, but he had to deal with it in order to kill the other soldier, who was firing at him, and in order to survive. Being shot is a major conflict in “The Sniper”, not only because it put him to a disadvantage, but also because his instincts were really put to the test. As a result of being shot in the forearm, the soldier was short one arm, therefore left with his revolver and his quick thinking mind. Consequently he thought
