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lak

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At several places in the story Bierce calls attention to Farquhars heightened sensibility. How would you explain those almost mystical responses to ordinary stimuli?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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From what point of view is An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge told?
 
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Answer to Question 1


  • They are the out-of-body sensations of a dying man. Much has been written about such experiences in the popular press. For some interesting, serious comments on the subject see Elisabeth Kbler-Ross, On Death and Dying (New York: Macmillan, 1969). Dr. Ross quotes the testimony of persons who, after being declared clinically dead, were resuscitated. Some reported finding themselves floating in space, gazing down upon their own bodies.



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  • In the third person by a nonparticipating narrator able to see into Farquhars mind.




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