Ambrose Bierce's Parker Adderson, Philosopher [w/ intro by Henry Fonda]

Here is a short story film "Ambrose Bierce's Parker Adderson, Philosopher." You also see a short intro of this piece by Henry Fonda.

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The first 14 minutes of this are not part of Bierce's story. After that it follows the dialogue between the general and Adderson. Also the story starts in the middle of the night and raining.

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What's the thesis of story according to thee?