the walking boy short story

I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read this exact 'the walking boy short story'. But generally, it might be about a boy's journey while walking. Maybe he encounters different people or situations during his walk.

The walking boy is definitely one of the main characters. There could be his family members as well, who might be part of the reason he starts walking. For example, if he has a conflict with his parents, they could be important characters in the background. And then there could be characters in the places he visits. Maybe a shopkeeper in a small town he passes through, or a hermit living in the woods. These characters could interact with the boy and influence his journey.

I'm not sure specifically which 'walking the dog short story' you're referring to. It could be about various things. Maybe it's about a person's daily routine of walking their dog and the little adventures or encounters they have during that time, like meeting neighbors or seeing interesting things on the walk.

The 'fat man walking' short story might be about a journey of self - discovery for the fat man. Maybe he is walking to lose weight, or perhaps he is walking to find a new purpose in life. It could also be a story that uses his physical state as a symbol to represent something larger, like the struggles of an individual in society.

One possible short story could be that the man was walking in a restricted area late at night. Maybe it was a military base perimeter or a private construction site after hours. The police, on their regular patrol, noticed him and stopped him to question his presence there. They had to ensure he wasn't up to any mischief like trying to steal construction materials or spying on the military base.

Maybe the priest and the boy are part of a community event that involves a beach clean - up. As they walk along the beach picking up trash, the priest imparts values like responsibility and respect for the environment to the boy. During this time, they also bond over shared experiences and the priest becomes a mentor to the boy.

As I don't know the exact story, it could be the dog and its owner as the main characters. They are the ones directly involved in the act of walking the dog.

It could be about a character walking out of their comfort zone. Maybe they leave a small town they've known all their lives to pursue a big - city dream.

One aspect to consider is the theme. In Quammen's short story, 'walking out' might symbolize a journey of self - discovery. The characters could be walking out of their comfort zones, both literally and metaphorically. This could lead to personal growth and a new understanding of the world around them.

Rick Grimes is often a main character in the 'The Walking Dead' universe, so he might be one of the main characters in the short story as well.