In the story “Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty. The reader is introduced a central theme of the story, which is that Violence is something people can not control. One way this theme is evident is through how the main character got shot. Another way the theme is developed is how the character shot the targets. Throughout the story, the author refers to the characters feelings and thoughts which further develops the theme. The theme is significant because it is a dominant thought, it is also a moral.
In the beginning of the story the author mentions the main character and his area he is at. Early in the story the reader made aware of the characters risks. The narrative is dedicated to saying war is wrong.