In the short story the sniper what is rising action?

Answer 1

The republican sniper is the only significant character. There are also other secondary characters, however, such as the old woman who was shot by the sniper and the republican sniper's brother.

Answer 2

In this story, the sniper shoots the old woman because she is an informer. He shoots her because she is trying to get him killed.

At the point in the story where he shoots her, an armored car has just appeared, carrying police. The old woman talks to one of the men in the car. She points up to where the sniper is. The man looks out, the sniper shoots him. Then he shoots the woman.

Answer 3

In the short story "The Sniper," the rising action includes the sniper observing the enemy position, engaging in a risky battle with another sniper, and realizing the identity of his latest victim. The tension builds as the sniper's situation becomes increasingly dangerous and complex.

Answer 4

rising action in a literary sense is the action leading up to the climax.

Answer 5

sniper didn't really care or feel ashamed of what he did to the old woman and to his broher.