Question

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge:
How does the interaction between Farquhar and the soldier in Part II contribute to the plot of the story?

Answer 1

The part of the story that the question is asking about is part two of the story.  I've always liked how "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" doesn't tell the story is a linear, chronological manner.  Part two is a flashback.  Part one explains that there is some guy about to be hanged from a bridge.  Part two gives the backstory to that guy on the bridge.  

His name is Peyton Farquhar.  He's married,...