Bell Ringer What would you do if you woke up one morning to find yourself invisible?

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty By James Thurber

James Thurber From Columbus, Ohio Lived through 2 World Wars Wrote many essays while legally blind

James Thurber Worked for The New Yorker magazine Walter Mitty was inspiration for Snoopy – Daydreamer

James Thurber Humorist (writer and cartoonist) Gift for being funny and serious at the same time Writings/drawings about men and women who cope with one another and with modern life and puzzled Compassionate dogs who observe human life (pg. 227)

Direct Characterization A method the author uses to develop the character – The writer directly tells the traits – Direct statements giving the writer’s opinion of the character – Physical descriptions of the character

Examples of Direct James was a very messy, and unorganized person Miss Alice was the nicest person you would ever want to meet.

Indirect Characterization A method the author uses to develop the character without directly stated the qualities Shows/not tells – Characters’ actions – Characters comments and reactions of other characters – Characters’ thoughts – Characters’ words

Jargon The specialized language of a group, organization, or profession. Unfortunately, those outside of each association may not understand the jargon of the other groups. People who use jargon: engineers, educators, lawyers, carpenters, etc. Often language is necessary to communicate complex/technical ideas Used to impress outsiders The Secret Life of Walter Mitty pokes fun at the jargon in various groups (Mitty misuses it)

Jargon Let’s brainstorm Jargon in Methacton 1.ISS 2.MHS

Dramatic Irony The audience knows more than the characters