While his dreams and delusions might seem comical, Mitty's thoughts are still his own.

"Compassion and courage can dwell in the same heart, and often it makes for a better warrior than a man who is consumed by bloodlust."

"The Ransom of Red Chief," a short story by O. Henry, recounts the hilarious adventures of two 'desperate men.'

O. Henry is known for writing stories that feature a twist at the end that completely subverts the reader's expectations.