Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge Analysis

Death is like a ticking clock that awaits us all. When our time comes we all want to turn the hands of time back again, so we can recapture the moment of our life again. In that final moment we will appreciate every sense of being, such as touch, feel and see. An “Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” draws the audience from the beginning to the very end. Enrico takes us on a journey of many images when a Confederate Soldier is about to be hang to death by the Union Army. While Peyton hands and feet are tied he waits impatiently and with apprehension, for the signal of the captain, he will then step off the board. The board will tilt over and Peyton will fall through the railway ties. In the light of this gimmicky ending Peyton captivate the viewers as a brave soldier. Furthermore, Enrico brilliance and innovative narration keep the viewers guessing and compels us to see, hear, and feel Peyton desperation to escape from realty. The watch, water and the gates are all images of Peyton freedom that he wants to relive if only for a moment.

In the first place, the ticking watch perceives the external world slowing down. As Peyton awaits his final moment he can hear the ticking of his watch pounding in his ears. His heartbeat race faster
As the noose breaks Peyton body drops into the deep water his mind and body begin to hallucinate. The powerful rapture of the creek breaks him free from noose and the ropes that are tied around his feet and legs. Peyton swims through the water, as if he was a trained swimmer. He floats through the rapture like a whale hunting his prey. Before long, Peyton comes face to face with his enemy and because Peyton has made it this far he doesn’t fear the sharp shooter who is persisting to end his life. Peyton has one thing in mind and that is to get to his loving wife. Peyton imagination helps him escape many obstacles before hand, that when he finally makes it to safety he sighs with great