it is a comparison of Anton Chekov's The lady Living a secret life to escape from a painful reality is the theme of James Thurber's "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and "The Lady with the Dog" by Anton Chekov. The main characters' hidden lives helped make their reality more bearable.
In James Thurber's "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," the title character retreats into a world of imagination and illusion to espcape his miserable, duty-filled life.
Discusses literary elements in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," by James Thurber. Analyzes Thurber's use of indirect characterization, narration, and explores major themes.
