What do Moby Dick, The Matrix, and The Simpsons have in common? They are all wildly popular forms of entertainment that contain well-thought out characters. Whether it is a movie, a book or even a TV series, characters are one of the reasons, if not the biggest reason for a story’s success. By writing about the protagonist’s actions, thoughts, and appearance, Ambrose Bierce expertly portrays the characteristics of Peyton Farquhar- the protagonist in Bierce’s short story, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. Bierce creates such a caring, believable character in Peyton Farquhar to the extent that he even delves into how Farquhar’s mind works.
About thirty-five years of age, Peyton Farquhar is a prosperous farmer and slave owner who has
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