Job 2
Connections- I think there's a connection, when the Confederate soldier stops and asks for a drink of water and starts talking to Peyton Farquhar, about the Yanks. Peyton Farquhar, after hearing that any civilian caught interfering with their railroads,bridges,and tunnels would be hanged, he then ask "How far is it to the Owl Creek Bridge?" (where at that time the Yanks were)This occurrence reminds me of someone wanting to get into trouble and adventure.(chapter 2) Many people today try to push their limits with the law and many other things.The outcome of their decisions normally, turn out to be, the waste of their own lives, that God has given to them for an amazing purpose.
Good connection!! You're right, there are plenty of people who look to find a way around rules and regulations just for the fun of it. Seeing as how Farquar didn't get into the army (Bierce doesn't give the reasons for this decision, furthering our confusion), he may have found this to be a way to prove to himself that he was worthy of the Confederates, that he truly was a patriotic person. Also, being able to say that you tricked a group of Yanks would have been major bragging rights back then.
ReplyDeleteWow! I totally didn't think much about Farquhar being asked for a drink of water! It's amazing, the kind of wealth you stumble upon, when you really take every little event into consideration!
ReplyDeleteAnd you're so right. It's so true, that many people try to push their limits. Then again, don't ALL humans try to push their limits at times? Anyways, we can definitely see that Farquhar's "pushing the limits" didn't really seem to work out too hot for him. I think it's the same with us, too.
Excellent work, Kandace! I'm impressed with this post. :D