Question

Has anyone read "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"? I need help on two questions- #3 and #5

Answer 1

1) At the end of the story, the beautiful image Farquhar sees is quickly contrasted with what other image? – Farquhar hanging on the bridge
2) How was it that Farquhar was caught? – He talked to a man who turned out to be a Union scout.
3) Why was Farquhar willing to try and blow up the bridge? – He wants to serve the rebellion but could never be in the army.?
4) The hanged man hears a loud sound “like the stroke of a blacksmith’s hammer upon the anvil. What is this sound? – the ticking of his watch.
5) As the hanging is occurring, how do the hangers act? - ?
6) The story starts off where? – In Alabama at Farquhar’s house.

Answer 2

I need help on question 3 and 5

Answer 3

okay

Answer 4

The second section is a flashback to the events that led up to the hanging. Farquhar is revealed not as a hero, but as an arrogant, self-serving plantation ... beliefs, he never joins the Confederate army and instead remains on his plantation, ... As he embraces her, he feels a stunning blow to the back of his neck as it breaks.

Answer 5

That's #3

Answer 6

A man stood upon a railroad bridge in northern Alabama, looking down into the ... metallic percussion like the stroke of a blacksmith's hammer upon the anvil; it had ... What he heard was the ticking of his watch. ... him shot upward with the noise of a loud splash; a frightful roaring was in his ears, and all was cold and dark.

That's #4

Answer 7

?? What?

Answer 8

Im giving you the Answer's???

Answer 9

What you said is definitely not the answers for 3 and 5.

Answer 10

Im idk but i gave the Answer if you dont want help ill just go (bye)

Answer 11

3) Why was Farquhar willing to try and blow up the bridge? I put " He wants to serve the rebellion but could never be in the army." Is this correct?

5) As the hanging is occurring, how do the hangers act?

Answer 12

I already answered number 4.