In "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," Ambrose Bierce includes a flashback in Section II in order to

A: provide important background information and maintain reader suspense.

B: explain every detail of Peyton Farquhar's attempt to burn down the Owl Creek bridge.

C: resolve the conflict faced by Peyton Farquhar in Section I.

D: insert some much-needed humor into this rather serious short story.