"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce

Read the story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce as well as the critical article provided below. Answer the following discussion questions. Be sure to include the questions; type your responses using a different-colored font. 

1. Explain what is meant by "Evidently this was no vulgar assassin." 

2. Why was Farquhar captured? Why do you believe that the scout lied?

3. At what point in the story do you believe that Farquhar began to dream about his escape? Explain your response, using textual evidence.

4. Read the critical analysis of the story found at http://writing.byu.edu/sites/default/files/writing150winners/2006_MR_On%20An%20Occurance%20at%20Owl%20Creek%20Bridge.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. . Sum up the methods that Bierce uses to create suspense in this story. 

5. According to the article, what strategies does Bierce use to deceive the audience? Be specific. 

6. After analyzing this story, describe what you believe that Bierce feels and thinks about war and the military. Explain your response using evidence from the story. 

7. What aspects of realism can you find in this story?