Drama is, in general terms, a form of representation with actors on stage. As such it could be categorized, in rough terms, as either a tragedy or a comedy. However, in colloquial terms, the word drama has also come to mean a play that is related more closely to a tragedy which are characterized by the solemnity of the performance, of a serious nature, which makes a protagonist struggle with forces stronger than himself or herself and that, through various plot twists, can present a sad ending, usually in the form of resignation or stoic solace, or sometimes even honorable death.
The primary theme in An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is (C) the line between dreams and reality is thin. Throughout the course of the short story, the illusion of Farquhar represents a reality for the readers.
The purpose of your essay is determined by your goal as a writer, as well as your subject matter. There are numerous types of essays, but essays usually fall under one of the following purposes for writing: to inform, persuade, explain or entertain.