Question

what theme does the motif of water support throughout \an occurrence at owl creek bridge\? the water represents deception, and supports the idea that farquhar has tricked his captors. the water represents a powerful force, and supports the idea that farquhar cannot escape his fate. the water represents purity, and supports the idea that farquhar is deeply sorry for his actions. the water represents life, and supports the idea that farquhar has survived the hanging and will continue on.

Explanation:

In "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," Farquhar's escape is an illusion. The water's power (strong current, etc.) symbolizes the inescapability of his fate (he doesn't actually escape; it's a fantasy before his death). The other options are incorrect: there's no indication of him tricking captors (it's a false hope), no real - world sign of his'sorrow' via water purity symbolism, and he doesn't survive (the water journey is a hallucination).

Answer:

The water represents a powerful force, and supports the idea that Farquhar cannot escape his fate.