Character Traits of Walter Mitty “You must be willing to do something you have never done before to get where you have never been before.” Walter Mitty, played by actor Ben Stiller, is an average employee for LIFE Magazine having some not-so-normal daydreams that are packed with action. Meanwhile Ted Hendricks, played by actor Adam Scott is getting on Mitty for a missing photo for their last magazine cover. To find it, Walter must travel many, many miles to find it before it is too late. The character of Walter Mitty, in the film, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty has three distinct character traits, in that he is adventurous, determined, and caring. The Atlantic Ocean, with its surrounding seas is 8,065 metres, or 28, 232 feet, deep, and has an area of 41.1 million miles squared. Walter Mitty gets in a helicopter that is being piloted by a drunk man over the Atlantic Ocean. Once they reach the boat in the middle of the sea he jumps out and misses the rescue boat, when a few minutes later is being attacked by a vicious shark. By utilizing his wits, he manipulates his steel briefcase to fight off and protect him from the carnivore. Mitty also skateboards down a long, narrow path towards a town, by the name of Seyðisfjörður right next to an erupting volcano, called Eyjafjallajökull. Lastly, he climbs a cold, …show more content…
When he tries to help his mother move an extensive piano into her apartment and it doesn’t fit, he buys her a new apartment ,with his money, so it is able to fit. Mitty also makes an equitable trade of a childhood toy, a Stretch Armstrong doll, for a skateboard that Cheryl's son, Rich, would love. Lastly, he sticks up for everybody he works with when employees, including him, are getting fired by giving a little lecture to Ted Hendricks about how nobody deserves to leave because they are all in this business
He is also caring, and his family is his number one priority. One of the last, most important, characteristics is his honesty. Walter is an honest person and says when something should not be done. He is a delightful person with a big heart and a welcoming personality. Living in Ecuador was tough because he lived in poverty.
He left behind a life that will be cherished, remembered, and celebrated for eternity. As a child, Walter is usually irate and belligerent. However, he loves to read and write. He knows that kids might make fun of him for enjoying the subjects of reading and writing, so he tries to keep it a secret.
If I were able to have dinner with Walter Mitty from James Thurber 's “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” I would have to say yes. I have three main reasons to say yes and many a person may say no. I however may find his company enjoyable and much like my own. I would also have to see the way he looks at the world.
Throughout the plot, he struggles with acceptance of his social status and economical situations, but ends up achieving true fulfillment in simply being proud of who he and his family are as people with aspirations. Walter’s evolution
In the beginning Walter is basically perceived as a jerk-he doesn’t seem to get along with anyone, not even his own family. His character likes to turn discussions into fights, make rude comments to his wife, and act all around immature. A part that accurately shows the way Walter conducts himself is when he is arguing with Ruth and says “Man say: I got to change my life , I'm choking to death, baby! And his woman say- Your eggs is getting cold!”
Also In the movie adaptation Walter has a job at the life office and loses a negative photo. This gives Walter another goal and this goal changes him more throughout the story. The negative makes him more courageous and risky. The Walter in the story is dry and boring. Lastly the movie gives Walter a reason to daydream.
These are all traits that would describe Walter Lee and his actions. Walter Lee is a character from the play A Raisin in the Sun in which a black family tries to get out of poverty and go against stereotypes by trying to start over with their Grandpa’s life insurance money. A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry explores the concept that greed leads to being blinded by money and forgetting about one’s loved ones as shown by the climax of the play, the character of Walter Lee, and the effect that his actions have on the rest of his family. The Character of Walter Lee shows that greed blinding a person can cause him to forget about the ones he loves.
Caroline offered to lent him money, but he would have to repay her the next day. Walter politely declined her offer multiply times, but he never said no, he just kept on shaking his head. Scout had to tell Miss. Caroline the reason behind Walter refusing this. Also when Scout was beating him up for getting her in trouble, he never tried to fight back, which is a trait that most adults need in life (26-31).
After traveling with a group of boys for days on end, Ishmael reaches what appears to be the Atlantic Ocean. It’s clear and blue and seems to go on for miles. It excites the boys and appears to
Have you ever thought of running hundreds of miles? Well, Terry did. Terry Fox was a young Canadian here that suffered cancer at the age of 18. After his leg got amputated, he cared for all the children that suffered cancer too. So, he decided, to run across Canada, to raise money for cancer research.
Walter Mitty feels that through imagination he could be in a place he could really belong but the thing is, by having these “episodes” it excludes him from belonging in reality which poses the question, is it more important to belong with yourself or with others around you? It is clear that Walter Mitty uses his mind to escape reality where he feels he belongs, but it is also interesting to see how he has given up on trying to belong in reality and accepted the fact that he will be useless as time
Ted Bundy is one of the well-known notorious serial killers the world has ever seen. There are many movies and books that are inspired by him. He has a huge impact on our society due to the reason that he was able to normally lead his life while murdering and raping his victims. His charm is also another reason why people are curious to find out more about him. It is quite unbelievable how a intelligence and handsome guy like Ted Bundy can turn into a serial killer.
An archetype where life moves from one stage to another is considered a journey. This archetype can be separated into two different categories, western and eastern. Western journeys have a set destination they must reach and the series of events that are in order. Eastern journeys have no destination. They are series of happenings in no particular order, whatever happens is accepted for what it is.
Walter was introduced as a man who cared about nothing other than his business. He had sacrificed his sister’s dream of becoming a doctor, and held the power to wipe out Mama’s dream for a better home. Walter sees the gender roles as boundaries keeping him from loosening up to his family. He is given the insight that men must be powerful, wealthy, and demanding for them to truly be the head of the household. However, Walter sees past these gender roles, and not only challenges these rigid roles, but he also regains his family’s trust along the
Walter uses his imagination to give himself certain qualities,