The conflict in The Sniper arises out of the Irish civil war, where, literally the fight in Ireland was brother against brother. It is difficult to know who the enemy is in a fight of this kind. In the story, a sniper is perched on a roof, watching for enemy activity in the town below.
Because weight varies from different things such as water intake, muscle mass, etc. When you just focus on the amount of body fat you get a clearer picture. Hope this helps!
