We’re cruising along in the Right Stuff. Tom Wolfe continues to build an action-packed narrative full of ups and downs for the characters and all the while keeping us hooked with his dialogue, his placement of status markers, and scene construction. It is this scene construction that powers the journalism and makes the characters come to life. Whether orbiting the earth with John Glenn or celebrating the astronauts’ achievements at the Sam Houston coliseum, these dramatic scenes are the building blocks of the narrative, drawing in readers and giving them a first-row seat to history. pick a scene from chapters 5 through the epilogue that made a significant impression on you and your understanding of the book so far. Set the scene in context by explaining in which chapter it is found and what action is taking place. Provide quotations and details which make the scene memorable. Explain what you found most compelling about the scene and how it fits in the broader story. Feel free to use outside sources to guide you in your analysis. Tom Wolfe’s “The Emotional Core of the Story” and Adam Hochschild’s “Reconstructing Scenes” in Telling True Stories are good starting points. Your response should be around 200 words. As always, remember to cite any quotes you use and proofread your work before posting PLEASE UTILIZE THE BOOK PDF OF “TELLING TRUE STORIES” BY MARK KRAMER, AND OTHER WEBSITES SUCH AS SPARK NOTES, ETC TO GET AN UNDERSTANDING. ONLY CITE THE BOOK IN THE ESSAY.
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