Farquhar In John Bierce's Criticism Of

Bierce establishes his criticism through characterization and the juxtaposition of events. When describing Farquhar, Bierce describes him as a handsome Southern planter, noting that he was “evidently no vulgar assassin” (4). Bierce, through characterization, establishes Farquhar as a civilian who supported the South and slavery. Despite just being a planter who did not actively participate in the war, Farquhar was to be hanged. It proves that war affects everyone, and that war is exceedingly indifferent when it comes the casualties.
Bierce takes this point another step further when he states his views on death. From the very beginning, he introduces statement that “Death is a dignitary,” to be respected. When Farquhar was drowning, even though