# How does The Informer develop the theme of Identity and Otherness?

> The Informer by Liam O’Flaherty

## Answer

The Informer by Liam O’Flaherty develops Identity and Otherness across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

Gypo's transformation from a comrade to an outcast 'informer' highlights how identity is socially constructed and violently enforced, with the label of informer stripping him of his humanity and marking him for destruction.

The English article portrays Gallagher and Irish revolutionaries as morally and culturally 'other,' using stereotypes of Irish violence and deceit.

## Evidence

- [vi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/chapters/vi.md): The English article portrays Gallagher and Irish revolutionaries as morally and culturally 'other,' using stereotypes of Irish violence and deceit.

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