Ambrose Bierce
"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
1
Examine Bierce's use of chronology and the third person narrator. Why is this particular narrator effective for this story? How does Bierce use chronology and to what ends?
2
Explain the significance of the final paragraph.
3
Bierce writes that "Death is a dignitary who when he comes announced is to be received with formal manifestations of respect." Discuss the theme of death in the story.
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