What Is The Character Of Walter Mitty

Walter Mitty is initially a character with a very regular routine, not participating in much activity out of work having not done or “been anywhere noteworthy or mentionable” a fact confirmed by his empty travel journal. He lives a routine lifestyle, striving to maintain his record of “no mistakes.” Another aspect of his character is his fearful nature: not even considering the prospect of asking his coworker Cheryl out on a date, being only think to himself “I can’t.” To escape his reality, Walter resorts to daydreaming of being the fulfilled man hr aspires to be. However, Walter has built himself up as an apprehensive individual. Ben Stiller depicts his lack of confidence as the reasoning for his listless daily regime. After losing
But it is his own needs to be in control of his predictability and only in the pretext of being threatened to be fired he could truly begin his journey as“I’ve[Walter] never mislaid one[Negative].” push him over the edge and therefore lead to this journey of self-realization. A changed attitude and personality are evident from the early stages of his journey. Ben Stiller continues Walter’s development by conveying the idea that once you abandon predictability and a stagnant environment, positive change follows. By abandoning his dull routine, Walter was able to develop unheralded confidence, a trait he could only daydream of prior. When boarding the helicopter, Walter has second thoughts about commencing this journey, as he feels fearful of going to the unknown. Imagining Cheryl reminds him of his lifestyle in New York, and by getting on the helicopter would be fighting for that life. If he didn't get on that helicopter he would be letting go of the life he was so familiar with, he would be losing control of the world he
By this point in his journey he has developed the confidence to venture to the himalayas to find Sean O’Connell. Walter has built up confidence and resilience after breaking out of his perfection. Ironically, it was his predictable nature that triggered him to go against his rigid regime, a decision that would give him confidence: a decision that would leave him fulfilled. Walter is able to use his experiences to forge a varying view on the idea of personal fulfillment. Through this, Ben Stiller is able to portray that we must experience life to have an idea of what fulfills us. Walter previously thought routine filled him, yet it was breaking out of this routine and his journey that led him to realize confidence was truly what filled