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did farquhar achieve his goals of living the “larger life of a soldier”by attempting to destroy bridge in order to thwart the union forces?

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Farquhar felt he had reached the highest level of his soldiering life by trying to destroy the bridge.

We can arrive at this answer because:

  • Peyton Farquhar is a southern farmer and therefore a Confederate.
  • He believes that it is the duty of every Confederate to stop the advance of Union troops, no matter what the circumstances.
  • For this reason, he decides to destroy the bridge over which the soldiers will cross, because that way he manages to impede the union's plans.
  • He feels very happy and excited about this, as he believes he will achieve the greatest goal of a Confederate soldier's life.

However, his plan backfires and he is captured by the union and sentenced to death by hanging. However, he survives. The moment he runs away alive is the moment of greatest fulfilment in his life.

This question is about "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" which tells the story of Peyton Farquhar's capture and escape.

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