Questions.

notebook February 17, 2022

"The Firing Squad"
by Colin Malcolm McDougall

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‐Major‐General Paul Vincent: has to see to the

execution of Canadian soldier

‐ Private Sydney Jones: 22, deserted, present

when fellow deserter‐gansters shot and killed
U.S. military policeman

‐ Brigadier Benny Hatfield: commander of the

base, gives ultimatum to Adam

‐ Captain John Adam: "deserted" and has yet

to be dealt with...must carry out execution of
Jones

‐Padre Dixon: symbolic of Adam's moral

compass

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#1, 2, 3, and 5 are done solo.  You may work with a 
partner for #4
1. How is the line: "he was ‐ an executioner" ﴾p.80﴿ ironic? ﴾1﴿

2. The execution is to be moved to Rome. Discuss how this is an example

of pride.﴾1﴿

3. The narrator states: "he knew now he would be able to go back there
anytime." ﴾p.84﴿ How is this significant? ﴾1﴿

*5. Personal Write‐up: approximately 1/2 ‐1 page, double‐spaced

If you were Captain Adam, what would you do? Explain your reasoning.

*Taken from Tigers in the Snow

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*4. The themes of power, personal

redemption, finality, and irony are
all found in this story.

In chart format, provide and

discuss 2 specific examples for
each of these. You may use either
a direct or indirect quote, include
the page number, and be sure to
mention who is involved. ﴾8﴿

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Examples with 
Themes explanations Who
1. Power
2. Power
1. Personal Redemption
2. Personal Redemption
1. Finality
2. Finality
1. Irony
2. Irony