In “Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” Farquhar is a gentleman. Why might he be hanged?
A. for being from the Confederacy
B. for planning against the enemy
C. for refusing to feed Union soldiers
I think this one is A
I disagree.
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To determine why Farquhar might be hanged in "Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," we can analyze the given options and look for clues within the story.
Option A suggests that Farquhar might be hanged for being from the Confederacy. To verify this, we need to recall information from the story. "Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is set during the American Civil War, and Farquhar is indeed depicted as a supporter of the Confederacy. This makes Option A a valid possibility.
Option B suggests that Farquhar might be hanged for planning against the enemy. Once again, to confirm this, we need to consider the events in the story. Farquhar's interaction with Peyton, a Confederate soldier disguised as a Union scout, reveals that Farquhar has been planning to sabotage the Owl Creek Bridge, which is currently under Union control. Therefore, planning against the enemy is a plausible reason for his potential execution.
Option C suggests that Farquhar might be hanged for refusing to feed Union soldiers. However, there is no evidence within the story to support this claim. The focus of the narrative is on Farquhar's plan to destroy the bridge, rather than his refusal to provide food.
Based on the analysis, it is reasonable to conclude that Farquhar might be hanged for either being from the Confederacy (Option A) or for planning against the enemy (Option B). Therefore, your choice of Option A as the answer is correct.