Peyton was a planter from a respected Alabama family. He wanted to do something to slow the progress of the federal army through the south. He imagined himself to be a solider and accepted the brutal and lawless outlook of war, even as he sits

behind the lines, even as a confederate solider receives drinks from "the white hands" of his wife. The soldiers warned Peyton that if any civilian went to the bridge he would be hanged. The author pictures Peyton's style of speech as self-consciously urbane and romantic in a bookish way, which defines his character. Peyton was very patriotic and loyal towards the south. His intentions were to destroy the bridge no matter what the consequences were. He knew that the consequences of his mission was death, yet he still chose to go through wit hit because of the pride that he must protect the south. He was willing to risk all that he had, his family, his wife, his home and his comfortable life to do what he thinks has to be done.

Peyton was caught while interfering with the bridge and is being hanged for the crime. While he is hanged Peyton dreams of a miraculous escape, which makes him, fall in the river. The author uses symbolism to justify death when Peyton st

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Approximate Word count = 651
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)