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"The Sniper" is available to read here

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Hepimiz için ölmedi mi İsa?

Ortalıkta bunca zenginlik varken, yoksulları açlıktan ölmeye terk ettiğine bakılırsa anlaşılan dünya aklını kaçırmış. Söyle bana, koca Brian, haller böyleyken, Tanrı nasıl tutup dizginleyebiliyor kendini, nasıl oluyor da lanet yağdırmıyor yeryüzüne? Hepimiz için ölmedi mi İsa? Yalnızca zenginler için ölmedi ki! Ah! Tanrım sen bizlere acı!

Liam O. Flaherty - Kıtlık

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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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[dandeliondelee]

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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[weheheuwu]

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.

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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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Announcement!

Attention, PGW followers - I have realized the error of my ways. No longer will I be running weekly polls in honor of podcast women.

To celebrate this new direction, please vote in the following poll.

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[semperintrepida]

Those writing qs are fascinating! I’d be interested in your thoughts on #10 and #36. Thank you!

Howdy, CA!

10. Has a piece of writing ever “haunted” you? Has your own writing haunted you? What does that mean to you?

Oh, I've definitely been haunted by certain stories. "The Sniper", by Liam O'Flaherty has haunted me since I first read it as a teenager. Ted Chiang's "Story of Your Life" and "The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate", Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" and "The Left Hand of Darkness" are a few others.

The stories that haunt me tend to be meticulously crafted, pulling me along by a thread until, upon reaching the ending, all the threads of the tale come together and force me to zoom out and see the big picture in the weave.

These are masterwork stories, and yes, some of the haunting is of the aspirational kind. I'm haunted by the perfection of their execution. When I write, I want to write a story like these. And one day I might.

As for my own writing, certain WIPs haunt and hound me until I finish them. Kuno was one. Kyklos is another.

11. They say to Write What You Know. Setting aside for a moment the fact that this is terrible advice…what do you Know?

I know that I know very little, and that I'm mostly writing to learn: about a character, about an emotion or a skill or a place or a history, about myself.

When I write fiction, I'm making a lot of shit up—while also doing my damnedest to ground every word in reality.

[Weird Questions for Writers ask meme]

#sometimes i have thoughts about writing #great questions CA! #tmi sunday? #tmi

[raybizzle]

"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.

[bread-talks]

"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.

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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

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Blog post #3

A poem inspired from "The Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty"

In shadows hidden, rifle held tight,

The Sniper waits for the fall of night.

His eyes, sharp as steel, pierce the gloom,

A solitary figure, an impending doom.

A city torn by war, ravaged and scarred,

Yet he stands firm, his purpose unmarred.

The Sniper knows not the face of his foe,

But with each breath, his deadly aim will show.

Through shattered windows, he surveys the street,

A ghostly silence, a haunting retreat.

His finger tenses, the trigger pulls true,

A life extinguished, the enemy he slew.

But as the smoke clears, a sense of despair,

For the fallen soldier was none other than his kin, his brother fair.

A war without mercy, a twisted fate,

The Sniper now carries a burden too great.

For in the midst of battle, amid the strife,

The Sniper learns the cost of a brother's life.

And in the echoes of war, a somber refrain,

A reminder of the pain, the enduring stain.

In the sniper's solitude, his conscience burns,

A lesson learned, a tragic truth discerned.

For war knows no boundaries, no sacred bond,

And in the haze of conflict, love too is gone.

-AAHF

[sagittariusai]

BLOG #3

"THE SNIPER"

Liam O'Flaherty's "The Sniper" is a compelling and stimulating narrative that explores the harsh realities of war and its devastating effects on people. The plot centers on a Republican sniper who is perched on a rooftop and is involved in a life-or-death battle with an enemy sniper across the street during the Irish Civil War.

This story's ability to depict the psychic cost of war is one of the things that particularly stood out to me about it. The protagonist has internal conflict, and there is always a danger to his life. This environment is tense and cramped. O'Flaherty expertly captures the sniper's mental condition as he engages his adversary in a physical and emotional struggle. The narrative makes us ponder the dehumanizing impacts of war, in which people are pushed to their breaking points and compelled to make split-second decisions that may have unalterable repercussions.

The story also examines the deconstruction of stereotypes and the issue of identity. The protagonist questions the idea of a faceless foe through his thoughts and deeds. The Republican sniper feels guilty and curious as the enemy sniper collapses to the ground after being shot. In an unexpected turn of events, he learns that his opponent was not just an enemy warrior but also his brother. This realization leads him to face the terrible effects of war, where ideological differences can even destroy family relationships.

The sad remark on the futility of war and the cyclical nature of violence provided by "The Sniper" is also noteworthy. The protagonist reflects on the "terrible beauty" of war in both the story's opening and closing lines, implying an ironic adoration for its nefarious potential. However, the awareness of his brother's passing causes him to feel a great feeling of loss and to reflect on the principles and convictions that produced this unfortunate result. O'Flaherty reminds us that conflicts frequently leave a path of devastation, tearing apart communities and harming the human soul beyond repair.

The book "The Sniper" leaves the reader feeling sorrowful and reflective. It makes us reflect on the human cost of war and the pressing need for understanding and empathy in the face of entrenched differences. We are compelled by O'Flaherty's potent narrative to consider how we contribute to violent cycles and to look for peaceful solutions that can prevent the dreadful outcomes the novel foreshadows.

Overall, "The Sniper'' is a tribute to how literature has always been able to shed light on the grim realities of war. Liam O'Flaherty's short story delivers a profound reflection on the devastating repercussions of violence and the significance of maintaining our shared humanity even in the darkest of times through its evocative narrative and heartbreaking themes.

DISCLAIMER: THE IMAGES ABOVE WAS DIGITALLY DRAWED.