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