In James Thurber's short story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, the titular character does not actually go on a journey, but instead becomes captivated by realistic daydreams inspired by minor details of his surroundings. In real life, Mitty's day consists of driving into town with his wife so that he can buy shoes and she can visit a beauty parlor. His fantasizing, however, puts him in a number of different settings and situations. He imagines that he is a lawyer in a murder case and a talented surgeon; he pictures himself as a military leader piloting a hydroplane, a bomber pilot in a warzone under attack, and a criminal facing a firing squad. While Mitty does not go on a literal journey, his imagination takes him on five distinct journeys in the course of this brief story.
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