Bierce uses detailed descriptions in his examples of illusion. His description of Peyton Farquhar: " His features were good - straight nose, firm mouth, broad forehead, from which his long dark hair was combed straight back, falling behind his ears to the collar of his well-fitted frock coat".(Bierce81) His purpose was for the mind to emphasize feelings more toward the condemned man. Bierce enhances the story with descriptions of minor thoughts. "A piece of dancing drift wood caught his attention and his eyes foll

This story entertained me from the very beginning to end. Bierce's work in this story was different. The unique use of illusions kept me in suspense. The detailed words that he uses for description allowed me to picture all the parts of the story. The dividing of three parts of the story help me stay focused. The combination of these techniques helped me understand every aspect of the story. In any life situation people's minds go through millions of thoughts in a matter of seconds. This story was a great example.

owed it down the current. How slow it appeared to move! What a sluggish stream!" (Bierce 82). This allows the reader to be inside the thoughts of Peyton. Bierce confuses the reader, so he/she is not sure if the man is hung or if he actually escapes. The ending of the story was dramatically enhanced. Bierce explains the entire story in the last few lines. "As he is about to clasp her, he feels a stunning blow upon the back of his neck; a blinding white light blazes

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