Owl Creek Bridge Comparison

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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a short story by an American author Ambrose Bierce. There is also a film that was created based on the story in later years. After reading the story and viewing the film, one can distinguish some major differences between the two. These differences can lead one to make assumptions as to how different art genres appeal to their senses, sensibilities, and expectations. The first major difference that is evident between the story and film is the way each introduces the context. In the story, the author provides the reader with background information of who the man that is being hanged is and what caused him to end up in that situation. We’re told that the man that has a rope encircling his neck is a well-to-do
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