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Here are a few connections I see between the discussion and the short story: 1. The story reveals that the sniper ends up killing his own brother, showing how war can tear families apart. The discussion of frequently arguing with siblings connects to this theme. 2. The cause of the civil war in the story is not explicitly stated, mirroring real-life civil wars that are often complex with multiple underlying causes like disputes over land, resources, or ideology. 3. The discussion of whether one would fight in a war over religion or land relates to possible motivations for the civil war described in the story. 4. The old woman informing on the sniper's location could represent how war breeds distrust even between
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- 1. SummarySniperA sniper is laying on top of a rooftop during a civil war. Then a truck pulls up and an old lady informs the soldiers in the truck where the sniper is. The sniper kills both of them. Then an enemy sniper appears. The sniper gets shot and plays a trick on the enemy sniper by putting his hat on his rifle and playing dead. The sniper finally kills the enemy sniper with his revolver. Then after the enemy sniper is dead the sniper looks at the dead body and finds out that he had shot his brother.
- 2. Word Wizard: Steven RubioParapetA defence or wall the sniper is usingA parapet is a wall-like barrier at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony or other structureThis is not a commonly used word.ShawlAn old item of clothing intended for cold.A simple item of clothing, loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms.I am not sure what this exactly means.ParoxysmA very strong wave of painA sudden outburst of emotion or actionI've never seen this word before.RuseA plan, trick, or objective.a trick, stratagem, or artifice. Not a common word.RemorseA sad, mourning feeling.deep and painful regret for wrongdoing; compunction. It's a very strong word.
- 3. Discussion Director: Addison MillerWhat gun did the sniper use?
- 4. Would you go to war over something like religion or land? Why or why not?
- 5. What do you think the cause of the civil war is?
- 6. What time period to you think the war is taking place?
- 7. If you were a sniper, where would you hide and who would you snipe first?Character Captain Will EngelSniperThe Sniper – Skilled, pg.3 paragraph 19 “The distance was about fifty yards- a hard shot in the dim light and his right arm was paining like a thousand devils. He took steady aim… his enemy had been hit.Enemy sniper/sniper’s brother – Dead, pg.4 paragraph 27 “Then th sniper turned over the dead body and looked into his brother’s face.”The informer – Old woman, pg.2 paragraph 8 “Then round the corner of a side street an old woman… She was pointing to the roof where the sniper lay. An informer.”Turret Gunner – Headless pg.2 paragraph 9 “The turret opened. A man’s head and shoulders appeared… The sniper raised his rifle and fired. The head fell heavily on the turret.
- 8. Connector: Yonatan Yonatan Nega I fight with my brother a lot. We don’t agree with each other so we don’t like to talk to each other ever. The Book Thief is about a war when people are persecuted and separated. Another book written by the author that is similar to this one is Civil War. It is a short story like Sniper and about a civil war in Ireland as well.Connection 1: This reminds me of the times that I fight with my brothers and of wars that are happening around the world. People are killing each other and their own family.Connection 2: It reminds me of when ever you see family and friends arguing with each other. It makes you really sad sometimes because family is supposed be nice toward each other and not fight.