I'm not sure how much I can add to this discussion, but I will try. Most of what I think has already been said, but I will state my opinions/thoughts.
Against my personal interests, I awkwardly found myself rooting for Peyton. I was happy for him when he made it back to his wife; I like happy endings. It was a rude, yet interesting surprise when I found he had actually died, and was imagining the whole thing right before his death.
Bierce creates a crafty story by using his three part set up. The time shifting element is a favorite of mine. I am a big fan of Pulp Fiction, and got excited when it was brought up in class. I think telling stories out of sequence adds an element of surprise, which can only increase the readers fascination, respect for the author, and desire to continue reading.
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Next time, find an effective word/phrase or quote and talk about the craft. This is especially so since you seem to have nothing to add to the discussion here.
BTW, I'm glad you like Pulp Fiction. We're going to talk about it again and again!
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