46 pages 1 hour read

Tom Wolfe

The Right Stuff

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1979

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Essay Topics

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What is “the right stuff”? Why does Wolfe claim that it is so important to the American public?

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According to Wolfe, what motivates test pilots to engage in such a dangerous occupation? Can you think of a similar example? Do you find such motivations compelling?

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What is the “Military Wife’s Compact”? How does it illustrate the gender roles at work in The Right Stuff?

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