46 pages • 1 hour read
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?
3.
What is the “Military Wife’s Compact”? How does it illustrate the gender roles at work in The Right Stuff?
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