Which choice best describes the effect of the flashback in "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"? The flashback explains why Peyton Farquhar is being hanged and also builds tension and suspense in the story. ) The flashback lets the reader know that Peyton Farquhar will escape from the bridge and return to his family. The flashback serves to disorient the readers and resolve Peyton Farquhar's fate sooner. The flashback explains what Peyton Farquhar's family is doing at home without him to continue to help the war effort.