Characters & Relationships
Who had the biggest impact on Author Wes' life?
His mother or Captain Hill
What is a main turning point for Author Wes?
Going to military school
Baltimore, MD, where the two boys were from
What are some of the main themes of The Other Wes Moore? (There's three)
One bad decision can change your life
Parents should be present in kids lives
You don't have to continue the cycle of being like the people around you
What does this quote represent?
“This is the story of two boys living in Baltimore with similar histories and an identical name: Wes Moore.” (Moore xi)
The setting of the story
Who had the biggest influence on the Other Wes Moore?
Tony, brother
What is a main turning point for The Other Wes?
First time getting arrested or going to jail and finding his people/religion (Muslim)
Who received the most characterization in the book?
The Other Wes Moore
What was the main theme that the Other Wes' story conveyed?
You don't have to follow the trend that the people around you have fallen into
What did the first couple of arrests reveal to the Other Wes?
This life isn't sustainable, but if he wants to keep the money coming in, he has to do the dirty work (drug dealing, robbery, etc.)
What was the main difference for the reasoning of the absence of their fathers?
Author Wes' dad passed away, while the other Wes' dad chose not to show up
What was a major event that turned the tides in the Author Wes' educational mind?
His move to the Bronx and enrollment in Riverdale.
What was the irony with Author Wes's story at the military academy?
He hated it at first, but soon enough, he came around and eventually got himself a leadership role
What was the tone that Author Wes was trying to convey?
“One of us is free and has experienced things that he never even knew to dream about as a kid.” (Moore xi)
This story is going to be very up and down, perhaps a little ominous at times
Who was the biggest male role model (father figure) for both Wes?
Author Wes - Captain Hill
The Other Wes - Tony
What was the major event that made it seem like the end of the story for the Other Wes?
The jewelry store robbery and prison sentence
Which literary element does the following quote represent?
“Our stories are obviously specific to our two lives, but I hope they will illuminate the crucial inflection points in every life…” (Moore xi)
Irony
What does the theme of "Availability of Opportunity" have to do with the story?
Author Wes had the opportunity to get himself out of the trap through military school, whereas the Other Wes never had a chance
What does this quote show?
“Our stories are obviously specific to our two lives, but I hope they will illuminate the crucial inflection points in every life…” (Moore xi)
The point of view of the story
Who had the largest man vs society (external conflict) in the book?
The Other Wes Moore
What kind of effect did Author Wes's father's death have on his childhood?
Strictly negative, he didn't have a male role model which is extremely important for an adolescent boys