How would the story of Owl creek bridge be different if it were told in chronological order?

If the story of Owl Creek Bridge were told in chronological order, the suspense and tension built around the protagonist's escape and subsequent capture at the bridge would be lost. The element of surprise and the twist ending revealing the protagonist's hallucination while facing death would also be less impactful because the reader would know the outcome from the beginning. The non-linear structure of the story is essential to creating the dramatic effect and engaging the reader in the protagonist's experience.