YMMV / An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

• It Was His Sled: Raise your hand if you knew he died before even opening the trope page... "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has effectively become a short-hand for any kind of plot which features a prolonged Daydream Surprise.
• Jerkass Woobie: Farqhar is by no means a good person, being a confederate sympathizer and slave owner. But once he "escapes", his only thought is to try and get home to his wife, who he clearly loves. Its impossible not to root for him, even though you know what his fate is.