Why do you think the author chose not to give the main character a name?

Why do you think the author chose not to give the main character a name?

Why do you think the author chose not to give the main character a name?

The Sniper is not given a name because he wants a mystery and to degrade the enemy. The author did not name the character so that the story can apply to anyone involved in a war, easily substituted part.

Why do authors leave characters nameless?

By using a nameless character, an author can prevent readers from unconsciously attaching the identity of another person, ethnic group, or social background. But while the lack of identity may make a character seem unknowable, it can also make the character more accessible to readers.

How do you quote a character from a movie in APA?

When quoting movie dialogue within the text, the citation must directly follow the quote. Although writers are involved in the creation of a movie, usually there isn’t a specific author. Instead, the in-text citation should name the producer. End the dialogue like this: (Producer’s last name, Year).

Which novel has a nameless narrator?

Score

1 Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 4.23 avg rating — 485,828 ratings score: 1,388, and 14 people voted
15 Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison 3.89 avg rating — 161,676 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted
15 Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks (as “Anonymous”) 3.76 avg rating — 242,193 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted

Do you have to cite a movie in MLA?

To cite a film in MLA (8th edition), you need to know the title, the director, any other relevant contributors, the production company, and the year of release. If there are multiple versions of a film, you also need to identify the version.

What is the snipers name?

The Sniper is voiced by John Patrick Lowrie….

Sniper
Type Support
Health 125/ 185
Name Sniper
Race New Zealand

Why does the sniper not have a name?

He embodies the painful condition of war and the toll it takes on people. When the sniper is not named, he becomes an “everyman” of sorts. It is clear that O’Flaherty wants to make a statement about war in the modern setting. In not using the sniper’s name, the story can be appreciated in a wider way.