The Secret Life of Walter Mitty | Essays and Criticism
- The Universal Appeal of the Main Character
In the following essay, Ring provides an introduction to "The Secret Life of Waller Mitty,'' comments on the universal appeal of the main character, and examines the themes presented in Thurber's story.
- Thurber's Walter Mitty—The Underground American Hero
In the following essay, Lindner suggests that the character of Walter Mitty in Thurber's short story is an example of the underground American hero, one who embodies the conflict between the individual and society.
- The Architecture of Walter Mitty's Secret Life
In the following essay, Sundell discusses various conflicts in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."

