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“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and Theme
Work with a partner if you would like
1. How would you define “theme” in a story or piece of literature?
2. What do the readers learn about Walter in this story? Describe his character physically and
mentally in a few sentences.
3. Often, readers can pull out more than one theme in a story. What are two different themes that
could be pulled from this short story?
4. What does the title reveal about the main character, Walter?
5. What can you infer about Walter’s wife and their relationship after reading this story?