... and again more importantly, the theme. "The Sniper" is an ironic tale of suspense and tension with an unexpected ending. It contains many themes along with the aforementioned theme of irony, all of which tie in with the main character. On a microcosmic scale, the theme is brother versus brother, however, on a larger scale, it is a nation fighting a nation. It is only ... the opposite sniper. Once he sees the body fall dead, he has a "sudden curiosity" to identify the sniper. "He felt reckless under the influence of spirit" and therein lies the irony that the fallen is his own brother. "...

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... of certain human traits. Gulliver's experiences with various flawed societies foreshadow his ultimate rejection of human society in the fourth voyage. Swift's style is composed chiefly of satire, allegory, and irony. Satire can be defined as a mocking attack against vices, stupidities, and follies of man with an aim to educate and improve. Gulliver's Travels is the product of a mind deeply concerned ... ...

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