“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is short story written by Ambrose Bierce. The short story takes place during the Civil War. Peyton Farquhar a civilian of the south is caught violating with the bridge and is sentenced to be hanged. Ambrose Bierce’s short story became a suspenseful phenomenon. He maintain suspenses throughout the short story by enhancing the mind of Peyton into a deep fantasy. Bierce’s use of flashbacks‚ setting‚ illusion‚ and symbolism to create suspense. In the second paragraph
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“As Peyton Farquhar fell straight downward through the bridge he lost consciousness and was as one already dead” (Bierce). An analysis of Bierce’s use of literary techniques in “An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge” reveals that the death of the main character has been foreshadowed throughout the story. Time‚ as well as exaggerated accomplishments‚ subtly indicate Peyton Farquhar’s eventual demise. To begin‚ time is used as a symbol for Peyton’s oncoming death. He knows that he does not have much
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dark as the main character Peyton Farquhar‚ is being hanged. “The man’s hands were behind his back‚ the wrists bound with a cord. A rope closely encircled his neck. It was attached to a stout cross-timber above his head and the slack feel to the level of his knees.” The writer describes the surroundings with the soldiers‚ the bridge‚ and even the creek below. From the beginning the events leading up to the hanging give a case of anxiety and the undoubtedly end of Peyton. But right as the noose gets
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language. The story begins on a railroad bridge‚ where many northern troops stand with Peyton Farquhar standing on the edge of the bridge on a plank of wood in his last moments of life. Farquhar; being the man he is‚ was unable to join the military due adverse circumstances. Instead he went on to continue on in a normal lifestyle as a plantation owner‚ but still heavily supported the southern agenda. Peyton would do anything to to help the south‚ he was always searching for a golden opportunity
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The concept of realism is one’s daily experiences that happen occur day in and day out regardless of perception (Realism‚ In Philosophy). From the eventful‚ to the uneventful happenings throughout ones day‚ most events occur subconsciously (George). Peyton Farquhar‚ the main character from the story‚ adheres to this philosophy. By using a “rapidly placed plot” and fine detail the reader continues to read‚ dropping all pre conceived knowledge (Samide). Taking ones pre obtained knowledge of assuming the
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making you want to read the story. The word "Occurrence" in the titlet made me want to find out what the "Occurrence" was. The title made me start thinking about what the story really could be about. The main character is a planter named Peyton Farquar. Farquar wanted to be a soldier in the civil war fighting on the Confederates side‚ but instead of fighting he stayed home to care for his family and farm. Though he wanted to still be useful to the cause and was willing to do anything for
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warps time and reality‚ and provides a false sense of hope‚ which distracts from reality. Death’s unsettling fear surrounds Peyton Farquhar‚ the story’s protagonist‚ who stands atop a plank‚ noose wrapped around his neck‚ eyes closed “in order to fix his last thoughts upon his wife and kids”‚ realizing the cost
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