Question

Short Stories in Unit 3: "A Sound of Thunder," "Nethergrave," and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," Reflect on all the short stories we read in this unit. Explain how various characters escaped their present “world” and why they wanted to do that. Pick at least 2 characters from 2 different stories to discuss why these characters want to escape their "present world."%C2%A0 Be sure to identify the short story title and the character’s name. (3-5 sentences response).

Answer 1

In the short story "A Sound of Thunder," the character Eckels wants to escape his present world because he is dissatisfied with his life and seeks adventure. He chooses to travel back in time to hunt dinosaurs, hoping that it will provide a thrilling experience and a chance to escape the monotony of his everyday life. Similarly, in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," the protagonist Walter Mitty wants to escape his humdrum existence and enter a world of excitement and adventure. He daydreams of being a brave hero in various scenarios, as a means to escape the mundane reality of his everyday life. Both characters yearn for something beyond their ordinary lives, seeking thrill and excitement in their desired escape.