The Sniper
Describe symbolism in The Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty
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The lack of light is symbolic of the murky, ambiguous situation posed by civil war. A civil war pits friends, neighbors, and even family members against one another. As evidenced by the story's ending, people cannot see very clearly during such a conflict.
The Sniper