Question

Read the excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge."

The sudden arrest of his motion, the abrasion of one of his hands on the gravel, restored him, and he wept with delight. He dug his fingers into the sand, threw it over himself in handfuls and audibly blessed it. It looked like diamonds, rubies, emeralds; he could think of nothing beautiful which it did not resemble. The trees upon the bank were giant garden plants; he noted a definite order in their arrangement, inhaled the fragrance of their blooms.
Which best describes the effect of the narration in the excerpt?
A) It indicates that Farquhar is easily distracted and no longer concerned with his family.B) It has to be one of these 50% chance of getting it right.C) It emphasizes Farquhar's euphoric feelings about the rope breaking and his apparent survival.

Answer 1

c

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The description in this passage is exaggerated in almost every way. Everyday objects are compared to and equated with the most precious minerals in existence and the most exquisite decorations.

The main character values being alive so much that the world around him has transformed itself into a temporary euphoric paradise that responds to his/her being able to interact with it as a living creature.