Short Story by Liam OFlaherty THE SNIPER Discussion

Short Story by Liam O’Flaherty THE SNIPER

Discussion: Essential Questions Why do people hurt other people?

Discussion: Essential Questions What is harder to go through: internal conflict or external conflict?

Discussion: Essential Questions � Choose one of the two questions discussed and write a few sentences justifying your opinion. �Why do people hurt other people? �What is harder to go through: internal conflict or external conflict? �Support your opinions.

Discussion: Essential Questions Is it ok to do something morally wrong if you feel that it is necessary?

Discussion: Essential Questions � Moral Compass �“The ends justify the means” is a phrase encompassing two beliefs: 1. Morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes. 2. Actions can only be considered morally right or wrong by virtue of the morality of the outcome. � Do the Moral Compass Activity �decide whether you agree or disagree that “the ends justify the means” in each scenario �Be prepared to discuss your opinions

Discussion: Essential Questions � Moral Compass �Choose one of the scenarios discussed and write a few sentences stating and justifying your opinion.

Reading the Story � Please take notes on the following as we read through the story: �Examples of relevant lit terms: * Internal Conflict * External Conflict * Foreshadowing * Symbolism �Important quotes (not necessarily “dialogue”) �Significant events

Activity � On a whiteboard at your tables, web out the Internal and External conflicts within the text, "The Sniper. " �Include quotes and examples

Written Response � Choose one of the three previous essential questions and relate it to the story in a short paragraph: �Why do people hurt other people? �What is harder to go through: internal conflict or external conflict? �Is it ok to do something morally wrong if you feel that it is necessary?