An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

Throughout the story, there are many alterations in perception and consciousness. The author takes the reader from reality to one man’s perception of reality and weaves the two together.

How does the reader see changes in consciousness, such as the difference between reality and Farquhar’s idea of reality? What literary techniques are used to demonstrate these changes? How is time perceived throughout the story? How do flashbacks affect the reader’s perception of the story?