Question

In 5-10 sentences explain why Ambrose Bierce does not write his story, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, in chronological order. What do we learn from Farquhar’s flashbacks? How does this impact readers understanding of the story?

Answer 1

Bierce doesn't report the events of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" in exact chronological order because he wants to give us a surprise ending. The final revelation, that Farquhar has actually been hanged, is only possible because Bierce has played around with the time frame of the story.