Essay question #5, from quiz 1-1

Question 5 asks what is the significance of the sentence, "He was a Federal scout"? in the short story, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge". And how does it illustrate Bierce's writing style? In my opinion, the passage "He was a Federal scout" is another way Bierce uses detail to paint the picture of Peyton Farquhar. The entire story is mainly based on Bierce's ability to use details to enhance what is happening in the story. By saying "He was a Federal scout" tells the reader that was a matter of war.