The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

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   sullymonster Teacher
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   This is a personal reaction question, asking you how you feel about the main character.  You should answer with your own opinions, putting evidence from the story into your response.

   You could say that yes, you feel sorry for Walter.  He is trapped in a job he doesn't enjoy.  He is bossed around by his wife.  He wants so much to have adventures and to be heroic, but he can't seem to get beyond his daily responsibilities.  He is doing his duty, but unfortunately, he isn't happy and people don't seem to care about his feelings.

   Or you could say no, you don't feel sorry for him.  Walter allows himself to remain trapped.  He could choose to enjoy his wife and his job, but instead he daydreams about a fantasy world that can't really exist.  If he wants change so badly, he should make one; and if he doesn't like how he's being treated, he should stand up for himself.

   You make the call!

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   http://www.enotes.com/secret-life/

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   Posted by sullymonster on Thursday November 15, 2007 at 8:06 PM
   
   

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