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Although his episodic quest for what to become recalls The Little Prince (1943), Walter is not as profound as Antoine de Saint-Exupery's characters. But, clad in grey trousers and a black t-shirt, he could pass for a young existentialist, learning to accept the burdens of his freedom. Irrespective of his dark attire, Walter is not somber; he is instead thoughtful, marked by that inquisitive spirit which characterizes nearly all of Johnson's fictional creations. |
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A gentle lion who takes Walter's question seriously, he acts with good intentions, and offers Walter the most sage advice of all: "Whatever you decide, be sure to make your decision bravely, without fear. Think boldly!" |
