Study Questions
- What is the central conflict of the story?
- Why is Walter's wife worried about him?
- What kind of characterization is used in the story?
- What is the overall theme of the story?
- What kind of characterization is used in this story?
- When was The Secret Life of Walter Mitty published?
- When was James Thurbur born and when did he die?
- What kind of irony is used in the story?
- What type of characterization does Walter have?
- What is one of the daydreams Walter has?
By: William Simonton