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“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”

“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”. Concluding Notes. Satire. Satire: a piece of writing that pokes fun at human failings of short comings Mitty’s shortcomings- his need for escapism . Themes.

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“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”

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  1. “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” Concluding Notes

  2. Satire • Satire: a piece of writing that pokes fun at human failings of short comings • Mitty’s shortcomings- his need for escapism

  3. Themes • Escapism: the tendency to retreat from unpleasant truths in everyday life into a world of daydreams and fantasy • What other themes could you take from this story??

  4. Hero and Antihero • Hero: character who behaves bravely and does great deeds. Heroes are typically strong, resourceful, and self-sacrificing Mitty’s fantasy • Antihero: central character who lack all the qualities traditionally associated with heroes. Often they are timid, cowardly, and weak, but the reader sympathizes with the struggles they face. Mitty’s real life

  5. Conflict • Man vs. Himself • Man vs. fantasy Mitty

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