#liam o'flaherty

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"The Sniper" is available to read here

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El irlandés olvidado

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Multimedia Presentation: The Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty

BLOG #3

I also responded to certain questions from our teacher.

(DISCLAIMER: The images attached above are edited by me.)

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Blog Post 3 is just me answering all the burning questions that come after reading Liam O'Flaherty's 'The Sniper'. The video may be accessed in the link below the photo. Enjoy!

Click me to read the full transcript :)

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Answers to the questions given by questionnaire given by our teacher. These answers are based of the short story "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flahery.

[hsincerely]

have i mentioned that i hate liam yet today?

[werewolfetone]

Alright why did liam o'flaherty just imply in this book that his 70 year old irish peasant from rural kerry in 1845 character both knows about and believes in modern germ theory

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Harper Lee - Bülbülü öldürmek

Orhan Pamuk - Veba geceleri

Liam O'Flaherty - Kıtlık

Ildefonso Falcones - Fatımanın Eli

Vladimir Bartol - Fedailerin Kalesi Alamut

Emile Zola - Germinal

Hər ay birini oxuya bilərsən yetər.

Çalışacam )

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Spoilers for The Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty under the cut (for those that haven't read it)

For me its not the short story itself that I remember so much as the response I wrote for it. When we read The Sniper in like 6th grade (?) we were asked to write a short response detailing how the main character deals with the trauma of learning that the man he killed on the other rooftop was his brother. In my story, he returns home to tell his mother what happened, and then used his service pistol to kill himself in his grief, saying something along the lines of "I killed him. I killed us both."

I got a perfect grade and a 'Yikes' from the teacher, which I am still proud of to this day :)

the fun thing about english/literature class is that no matter your feelings towards english/literature as a subject, there is always That One Fucking Short Story that you remember decades later because holy hotdogs that was a fucked up thing to make a 10th grader read

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"Uptight" (1968) is a drama film based on the novel, "The Informer" by Liam O'Flaherty. There is also a movie called "The Informer," released in 1935 and directed by John Ford, and "Uptight" is an updated version of that movie. "Uptight" is an outstanding film with an incredible cast. Cleveland, Ohio, is the setting for the movie, which takes place right after the assassination of Martin Luther King. This film also gives an authentic look into Cleveland throughout the movie, showing you a great sense of the environment. The film star, Julian Mayfield, was only debuting in his 2nd film and first lead role. Still, he was with an incredible supporting cast of actors, including Max Julien, Raymond St. Jacques, Ruby Dee, Frank Silvera, and Roscoe Lee Browne.

The timing of this movie was before the burst of Black films in the 70s, known as the Blaxploitation era. "Uptight" takes a concrete revolutionary stance unheard of in black cinema then. So, there is no denying its influence on black films in the 70s, when several actors saw successful careers during that decade. Booker T. and the M.G.s produced the soundtrack for the movie. This soundtrack is potentially the first of its kind for black films. Using funk and soul bands to make a soundtrack was a significant player in black cinema in the 70s. It's arguable that "Uptight" was a trendsetting movie on multiple levels.

The social commentary within the film is powerful. The film touches on black issues of economics, education, revolution, the justice system, sexuality, the welfare process, unemployment, politics, and much more. Each character in the film represents an aspect of those issues and is responsible for bringing these issues to life.

"Uptight" is a fantastic movie. I highly recommend it for viewing. The high-definition version of the film is very detailed, and the cinematography is brilliant, especially in the surroundings of 1968 Cleveland, Ohio. Also, make sure to do some additional research on Julian Mayfield. His compelling life story helped him write a portion of this movie.

Director: Jules Dassin Writers: Jules Dassin (screenplay), Ruby Dee (screenplay), Julian Mayfield (screenplay)

Starring Julian Mayfield, Max Julien, Raymond St. Jacques, Ruby Dee, Frank Silvera, Roscoe Lee Browne, Janet MacLachlan, Juanita Moore, Dick Anthony Williams, Michael Baseleon, John Wesley, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Ketty Lester, Robert DoQui, James McEachin, Joel Fluellen, Bill Walker

Storyline Tank (Julian Mayfield) is down on his luck after being fired from his steel job. After hearing about Martin Luther King's assassination, Tank reverts to drinking after swearing it off to his fellow revolutionary members. In need of his help to steal weapons, Johnny Wells (Max Julian) cannot convince Tank to join them, leading to Johnny committing the crime that leads to the death of a security guard. Now, the Cleveland police department is seeking a $ 1,000 reward for the whereabouts of Johnny Wells. In sorrow and distress, Tank betrays his revolutionary crew and rats out Wells to the police for the money. Now, Tank must live his decision and face the people who trusted him.

This movie is available on Blu-ray and streaming services

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Blogpost #3 THE SNIPER By Liam O’ Flaherty

Echoes of the Silent Barrel

In shadows deep, a story I spin,

Of "The Sniper," where battles begin.

By Liam O'Flaherty, his words a guide,

I craft a poem, with heart untied.

Within a city, ravaged and torn,

Where war's flames burn, both fierce and scorned,

A sniper lurks, a ghostly sight,

A symbol of darkness, concealed in the night.

His eyes, once bright, now veiled with gloom,

Haunted by echoes, a merciless tomb.

In solitude he stands, on a battered rooftop,

In a war-torn abyss, where hope dares to droop.

Through streets that bleed, he takes his aim,

The city's heartbeat, his only game.

A deadly dance, with fate as his tune,

A symphony of destruction, played all too soon.

Through shattered windows, his bullets soar,

Unseen and unheard, like a whispered lore.

They seek their mark, with cold precision,

Unveiling a tale of war's grim decision.

Yet as the moon ascends on high,

A tear slips down from his weary eye.

A life extinguished, a brother slain,

In that fleeting moment, empathy's reign.

The weight of the rifle, heavy and cold,

Reflects the burden his soul now holds.

A soldier's lament, a conscience awoken,

Amidst the chaos, compassion unbroken.

In dawn's soft light, the city awakes,

Bearing the scars that history makes.

The sniper, a witness to the havoc unfurled,

Questions the worth of this war-torn world.

For amidst the chaos and battles waged,

It's love and compassion that should be engaged.

In Liam O'Flaherty's tale, the lesson rings true,

That humanity's strength lies in what we can do.

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"The Sniper" Digital Artwork Reflection

"The Sniper"

"The Sniper" is a short tale written by Irish author Liam O'Flaherty. It was published for the first time in 1923 and is set during the Irish Civil War, which lasted from 1922 to 1923.

The plot centres around an unknown sniper stationed on a Dublin rooftop during the civil war. The sniper is a member of the Republican troops attacking the Free State forces. The story focuses heavily on the sniper's internal turmoil as he does his duty.

Throughout the tale, the sniper carefully waits for an opportunity to shoot and kill an opposition sniper on a rooftop. A war-torn metropolis with ruined buildings and an overall air of anarchy is described as the scene. The sharpshooter is aware of his surroundings and is careful.

As the tale continues, the sniper kills the opposing sniper while simultaneously drawing the notice of hostile forces. He is then the target of gunfire himself. He devises an escape strategy by creating a distraction on the edge of the rooftop with his hat and weapon. The sniper shoots an enemy soldier who attempts to aim at the fake. This action exposes an unexpected twist: the hostile soldier is the sniper's brother.

The sniper rushes to his brother's side, distraught and burdened with remorse, only to realize that his sibling has died. The narrative concludes with the shooter coming to terms with the awful repercussions of war.

"The Sniper" delves with issues such as war's cruelty, soldiers' dehumanization, and the damaging impact of battle on individuals and families. It emphasizes the moral and psychological toll that war has on troops, depicting the sniper as a multifaceted character who struggles with his acts and the repercussions that come with them.

The plot is notable for its tight narrative structure and clever use of tension and surprise. It has been extensively analyzed and anthologized, demonstrating O'Flaherty's ability to capture the strong atmosphere of battle and its terrible repercussions on individuals.

#breadtalks#inquisitiveness#21stcentlit#blogpost3

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"The Interlopers" by Saki and "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty

an incomplete list of unsettling short stories I read in textbooks

the scarlet ibis

marigolds

the diamond necklace

the monkey’s paw

the open boat

the lady and the tiger

the minister’s black veil

an occurrence at owl creek bridge

a rose for emily

(I found that one by googling “short story corpse in the house,” first result)

the cask of amontillado

the yellow wallpaper

the most dangerous game

a good man is hard to find

some are well-known, some obscure, some I enjoy as an adult, all made me uncomfortable between the ages of 11-15

add your own weird shit, I wanna be literary and disturbed

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Analyzing the Events that Transpired: "The Sniper" Edition

Blog Post #3

The following analysis of the short story "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty makes use of a poster/infographic-type approach to relay my understanding of the events that transpired in the story. Having these various pieces of information presented through this type of media representation may help in elevating the engagement of the readers while digging through every page! With this, have a blast while reading!!

(Disclaimer! All the photos used are not mine. Credits shall go to the rightful owners of these images.)

𝘼𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙠𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖 𝙃. 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖 / 11-𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮