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The Secret Life of Eric Mitty


The class was recently charged with reading the short story The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I found it a humorous tale and the idea of a bit more fantasy and imagination in my life sounded intriguing to say the least. So, I started to engage in a bit more flights of fancy. It has been fun. All of a sudden, a simple walk to class transforms into a quest to recover the Holy Grail and a ride up the elevator becomes a special mission of espionage. The world begins to change around you and then mundane seems less drab and gloomy. It is like most of the world sees everyday like they are Dorothy in the beginning of The Wizard of Oz and everything is shrouded in that filthy, brownish sepia color. The world goes by and we’re all stuck on a farm in Kansas, and yet, with the smallest drop of imagination, we can be transported to colorful world full of magic and joy. It is a great way to experience life. I will admit, however, that it is also easier to get lost in this world and to lose track of a great deal of time. I have often sometimes found myself drifting away during some conversations or during a class lecture. These are the downsides to trying this world view. However, if you only do it in moderation, then everything should be just fine. The world is full of magic and wonder, you just have to know where to find it.

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