In Section III of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” Bierce’s precise word choice brings to life the <span>D. peaceful nature of Farquhar’s death. </span><span>As Farquhar faces death, he slips not only outside time but also outside his physical body. He is reduced to a network of raw, inaccurate sensory impressions, which allow him to create his fantasy of escape. Farquhar’s distorted sensory impressions reveal the widening gap between reality and illusion.</span>
Explanation: First subtract the amount of shirts from the total purchase, then do the math until the seashells add up to the $47.60 price, and once again subtract the half price from the total price, then you have your answer.