While there is no formal index for the original short story due to its brevity, several resources provide structured overviews, script "indexes," and thematic breakdowns for both James Thurber’s classic text and the 2013 film adaptation. Thematic Index of the Original Short Story James Thurber's 1939 short story is often indexed by Walter Mitty

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I. The File Structure of Fantasy Thurber constructs the story using a distinct file-folder system. Each fantasy segment is a distinct genre entry in Mitty’s internal index.

  1. Introduction to Walter Mitty
  2. Walter's Daydream: The Fighter Pilot
  3. Reality: Walter's Wife, Myrtle
  4. Walter's Daydream: The Big Game Hunter
  5. Reality: The Grocery Store
  6. Walter's Daydream: The Hero on the High Seas
  7. Reality: Myrtle's Concerns
  8. Walter's Daydream: The Famous Surgeon
  9. Reality: The Argument with Myrtle
  10. Walter's Final Daydream: The Peaceful Conclusion

Index — "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (write-up)

  1. Unlocking the Daydream: A Complete Index of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"

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