# Temperament and Character in Golf Stories

> Theme guide for Golf Stories by P. G. Wodehouse.

Golf is presented as a test of moral character, where a player's reaction to bad shots, slow play, or cheating reveals their true nature and fitness for life's challenges.

## Where it surfaces

- [The Salvation of George Mackintosh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/golf_stories_se/chapters/the-salvation-of-george-mackintosh): George's drastic change from silent to garrulous illustrates how temperament can shift and affect character.
- [Ordeal by Golf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/golf_stories_se/chapters/ordeal-by-golf): The central theme: Mitchell's fiery temperament versus the ideal of Stoic calm, as advocated by the Oldest Member and Marcus Aurelius.
- [The Magic Plus Fours](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/golf_stories_se/chapters/the-magic-plus-fours): The chapter contrasts Wallace's earlier arrogance with his humbling experience, and the Oldest Member's commentary underscores how golf reveals true character.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/golf_stories_se/themes/temperament_and_character
- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/golf_stories_se/themes