Walter Mitty

Please write down the answers to the following questions.

We just finished watching The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

The movie is based on Walter's search of a photographer Sean O'Connor and film negative #25.

In the movie, Sean O'Connor is a famous photographer who has travelled around the world, seen amazing things, flown into erupting volcanoes...

• What was negative 25?
• Where you surprised by it? Why or why not?

In your 4 year high school career, you have seen rallies, been in clubs, dances, sports events, teams, projects...

• What would you negative 25 be for you? Meaning, what quiet moment encompasses your high school experience? Describe i detail what it would be- color, or black and white, where, what time of day, who is in it if anyone...

When Walter finds the photographer, they are in the Himalayas, searching for the 'ghost cat'. THey see it through the lens.

• Does he take the photo of the ghost cat? Why or why not?
• Would you take or not take the image of an animal never photographed so the world can see it?
• Photography is a powerful tool, but it can disconnect you from a moment both physically and emotionally. Think back to a non-assignment moment when the camera disconnected you from the moment? How so?