An Occurrence at Owl Creek Flashcard

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What is the significance of time manipulation in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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Bierce plays with time to create tension and enhance the psychological experience of the protagonist, Farquhar, particularly through flashbacks and the distortion of time perception.

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What sensory experience does Farquhar undergo after the board is kicked out from under him?

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He experiences an intense sharpening of his senses, which heightens his awareness of his surroundings.

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What narrative perspective does Bierce use in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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Bierce uses an omniscient point of view, allowing readers to have a comprehensive understanding of the characters and events.

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What is the outcome of Farquhar's actions in the story?

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Farquhar dies by hanging, which is revealed at the end of the story.

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How does Bierce convey the passage of time through Farquhar's perception of his watch?

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Bierce uses the third person limited point of view to illustrate Farquhar's heightened awareness, particularly when he hears his watch ticking with exaggerated intensity.

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What role does the setting play in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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The setting, particularly the bridge and the surrounding environment, serves as a backdrop for the themes of illusion, reality, and the nature of time.

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How does Bierce's use of foreshadowing affect the reader's understanding of the story?

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Foreshadowing creates suspense and prepares the reader for the eventual tragic outcome of Farquhar's fate.

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What themes are explored in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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Themes include the nature of reality versus illusion, the fluidity of time, and the psychological effects of war.

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What is the effect of the story's ending on the reader?

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The ending provides a shocking twist that forces the reader to reconsider the events of the story and the nature of Farquhar's experience.

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How does Bierce's writing style contribute to the story's impact?

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Bierce's concise and vivid descriptions create a strong emotional response and immerse the reader in Farquhar's psychological state.