Question

The characters Mercedes (from The Call of the Wild), Walter Mitty (from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty), and the poets Amanda Gorman and Maya Angelou are all at a game night. What would each of these guests bring to game night? Why? How would each guest greet other guests? Why? What does each guest talk about during game night? Why? Would each guest be skilled at playing Dixit? Why or why not? Is each guest outgoing or shy? Are they serious, or do they make jokes? why? How would each guest react to losing the board game? Why? Who would each guest talk to? Who would they avoid? Why? How would each guest react to winning the board game? Why? Would each guest enjoy playing the board game? Why or why not? What would other guests think about each guest? Why?
Respond in 4-6 sentences for each guest

Answer 1

Mercedes would arrive with an ornate box of pastries and a floral arrangement, wanting the table to look refined and to draw attention to her comforts because she’s used to being doted on and seen as genteel. She’d greet the group with a loud, dramatic exclamation and theatrical hand gestures, making her entrance a small performance to ensure everyone notices her. Conversation from her would revolve around her feelings and recent adventures or hardships in a sentimental, plaintive way—she tends toward melodrama rather than subtlety. She would likely struggle at Dixit because the game rewards delicate metaphor and indirectness, while she speaks in obvious, emotional terms and often seeks validation rather than clever ambiguity. Outgoing and theatrical rather than funny in a sharp way, she makes more of a spectacle than a jokester, reacts to losing with visible offense or sulking, and reacts to winning with proud display; others would find her entertaining but exhausting and somewhat shallow.

Walter Mitty would show up with modest home-baked cookies or a little trinket from a past imagined adventure, a tangible nod to his quietly romantic inner life. He would greet people softly and awkwardly, a shy smile and an understated “hello,” because he’s timid in social settings and afraid of saying the wrong thing. During the evening he’d mostly listen and occasionally drift into vivid, imagined anecdotes or brief, heroic-sounding remarks that reveal his rich daydreams; those glimpses would be the most interesting part of his contributions. He could actually be quite good at Dixit thanks to his vivid inner imagery, but his shyness might make him offer clues that are either too obscure or too timidly phrased, so his performance would be uneven. Quiet and modest rather than jokey or confrontational, he would take losing with embarrassed withdrawal into himself and take winning with a small, private glow; others would find him endearing, a little odd, and quietly imaginative.

Amanda Gorman would arrive with a small stack of printed poems, a bright playlist, or a thoughtful game-night prompt jar—something that bridges language and community—because she connects people through words and structure. She’d greet everyone with a warm, confident voice and inclusive language, drawing people in and setting a hopeful, playful tone. Her conversation would center on poetry, civic imagination, and ways language can build bridges, and she’d naturally turn game moments into chances for creative flourishing. She would be excellent at Dixit: her gift for compressed, evocative phrasing and associative thinking makes her clues both elegant and accessible. Outgoing, earnest, and wry rather than flippant, she’d lose graciously and use the moment to compliment others, celebrate the room, and keep spirits high when she wins; other guests would admire her charisma, clarity, and generosity.

Maya Angelou would bring something nourishing—homemade cake or a strong pot of tea—and perhaps a short story or memory to share, because she delighted in hospitality and storytelling as a means of teaching and connecting. Her greeting would be a deep, warm presence—firm handshake or embrace and a resonant, welcoming word—because her confidence and compassion put others at ease. She would speak about dignity, resilience, and the human stories behind small things, offering wise, often humorous anecdotes that steer the evening toward meaning. She’d be a natural at Dixit, translating images into layered metaphor and helping others appreciate subtler associations. Outgoing, majestic, and full of wry humor rather than frivolous joking, she’d accept losing with philosophical grace and turn a win into a shared celebration or a lesson in humility; the other players would feel seen, comforted, and profoundly respectful of her.