An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Questions on Heroism
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
An analysis of Peyton Farquhar's character, morality, and motivations in "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge."
Peyton Farquhar is a Southern plantation owner with strong Confederate sympathies. His motivations stem from a desire for glory and a deep sense of loyalty to the South. Morally, he is complex; while...
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
Could Peyton Farquhar in "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" be considered a real "hero" or was he acting illegally?
The bridge is a symbol of the South's defiance against the Union. Peyton Farquhar has been a part of this defiant action. He has acted honorably, as he perceived it, for his country.