The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Literary and Film Analysis Paragraphs

Directions:

Write a well-developed two paragraph literary/film analysis essay in response to the prompt.

PROMPT:What purpose do Walters daydreams serve in his life? Why does Walter daydream? (Consider what is happening in his waking life during his dreams, who he is in his dreams, etc.)

Choose one of the following claims:

James Thurber, the author of the short story The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Ben Stiller, director of the film, presents Mittys daydreams to show

1. that Walter wants to be strong and powerful.

2. that Walter wants to feel important.

3. that Walter wants more control over his life.

4. that Walter is the ultimate loser.

5. that Walter wants to save the day and be thought of as a hero.

6. that Walter wants to be in command of his own life.

7. that Walter wants to lead a more exciting life.

8. that Walter wants to have power of his decisions.

Directions:

Paragraph #1 (LITERARY ANALYSIS)-STORY:1) Choose one of the claims from above to start off your paragraph.2) Find pieces 2 pieces of evidence from the story to support your claim.3) Create 2 warrants (1 for each piece of evidence) to connect your evidence to your claim. (Remember to ask So what? after giving your evidence!)

Paragraph #2 (FILM ANALYSIS)-MOVIE:4) Choose one of the claims from above to start off your paragraph.5) Find pieces 2 pieces of evidence from the movie to support your claim.6) Create 2 warrants (1 for each piece of evidence) to connect your evidence to your claim. (Remember to ask So what? after giving your evidence!)