Responses
It creates a sense of suspense and uncertainty about the outcome
It creates a sense of suspense and uncertainty about the outcome
It elongates Farquhar's imagined escape to make the ending more surprising
It elongates Farquhar's imagined escape to make the ending more surprising
It reflects the slowing of time as Farquhar faces death
It reflects the slowing of time as Farquhar faces death
It allows the reader to experience the story from Farquhar's perspective
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The correct response is:
It allows the reader to experience the story from Farquhar's perspective.
Bierce's manipulation of time, particularly in the final moments of Farquhar's life, creates a deep connection between the reader and the character, allowing them to share in his thoughts and sensations. This technique heightens the surprise of the ending, as the reader is led to believe in the reality of Farquhar's escape, only to be confronted with the tragic truth at the conclusion.
