1. Compare David Starr, Space Ranger to the 1977 film Star Wars. What themes do they have in common? Is their appeal basically similar? Are there any important differences?

2. Relate the ethical code shown in David Starr, Space Ranger, to that of the typical western book or film. You may wish to include later volumes of the series in your discussion.

3. Some people consider the last volumes of the Lucky Starr series to be better than the first. Read the rest of the series and write about the changes that occur between the beginning and the end of the series, indicating which of these changes you consider improvements.

4. In the society portrayed in David Starr, Space Ranger, science and scientists have a great deal of power and status. Present a report on the relative value given to science and scientists by several...