Journal: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Critical Thinking
Answer the following questions using complete sentences.
1. Respond: Do you feel sorry for Walter Mitty? Why or why not?
2. (a) What distraction jars Mitty out of his first daydream?
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attempting to accomplish in his fantasy life? (c) Compare and Contrast: How do the tasks of his daily
life compare to those of his fantasy life?
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what ways is this daydream a comment on his fate in real life?
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the story that support your evaluation.
6. Can truth change?
How does Walter Mitty rely on daydreams to change the truth of his everyday life?