The main message is determination that can lead to ones termination.
What is the main theme of the story?
100
This represents Peyton's relief or break from having to deal with pain or suffering and longing for his family.
What is the significance or symbolism of the rope breaking (where Peyton was hanged)?
100
If this change was made, we would be able to more clearly identify the internal conflicts and feelings of the protagonist (Peyton)
What would change if the point of view was in first person?
100
He starts panicking and his over-active imagination takes over (A.K.A Coping Mechanism)
What causes Peyton Farquhar to begin hallucinating?
100
Adventurous, courageous, and loyalty are characteristics predominant in this character.
What is the characterization of Farquhar.
200
The main idea learned from this part of the story is that sometimes being overly courageous can translate into being relentless.
What is the main idea learned from the ending?
200
These objects represent the consequences that he is trying to avoid while in the water.
What is the impression that bullets symbolize?
200
In part one, the point of view 3rd Person Limited.
What is the point of view on part one?
200
The purpose of this is to give the reader information about the events that lead to his execution.
What is the purpose for the flashback?
200
Obedient is the word that better describes this character.
What is one word that describes the federal scout?
300
There might have been some symbolism around this object or structure. The author used this to explain the conflict of two opposing sides but is the result of death.
What is the reason the author used the Owl Creek Bridge as the main setting of the story and where the conflict revolved around?
300
It makes the reader feel a more realistic effect.
What is the author's purpose of metaphorically describing the hallucination process of Peyton?
300
Due to this, we are not aware that everything is part of Farquhar's imagination until the end.
What is the limitation 3rd person limited point of view puts on our understanding of the passage?
300
The flashback foreshadows the resolution.
What is the connection between the flashback and the resolution of the story?
300
This character is the one of the only gullible characters present in the story.
What is Farquhar's characterization while talking with the Federal Scout?
400
The main theme for this part of the story would be that in war, no one is trustful.
What is theme for the flashback?
400
This represents the borderline between his reality, his imagination, and death.
What is the archetype that represents the bridge?
400
The reason for this point of view is to be able to see Farquhar's dream of his escape, while adding a more dramatic end due to the fact that his death is sudden.
What is the reason for 3rd person limited point of view throughout the story?
400
An example would be the fact that there is foreshadowing in the flashback.
What is an example of irony in organization?
400
The author wants the reader to connect with Farquhar by giving him specific characteristics.
What is the purpose of the author describing the appearance of Peyton as "well-dressed"?
500
At first, it would seem like the theme would be to be courageous, but then we realize that actually kills him.
What is the main difference between the theme at beginning and the ending of the story?
500
This color symbolizes that the riflemen does not have mercy towards Farquhar.
What is the color grey symbolizing through the riflemen's eyes?
500
This helps us understand the situation as a whole, while giving us valuable information about his imagination.
What is the intended effect for different points of view?
500
Farquhar actually gains superhuman powers, enough to rip a rope and swim while dodging bullets. This helps us question if the events are real.
What is an example of foreshadowing as he "escapes"?
500
Farquhar's character is very prideful and patriotic.
What is the main characteristic that drives Farquhar to do such reckless actions?