Protagonist: The Republican Sniper
* Motives:
* To defend his country against the invading Free Staters.
* To avenge the deaths of his comrades.
* To prove his skill as a sniper.
Antagonist: The Free State Sniper
* Motives:
* To defeat the Republican forces and win independence for his country.
* To avenge the deaths of his comrades.
* To prove his skill as a sniper.
Other Characters:
* The Old Woman:
* Motives:
* To help the Republican sniper by giving him food and water.
* To protect her home from the fighting.
* The Child:
* Motives:
* To play with the Republican sniper.
* To escape from the violence of the war.