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The Other Wes Moore: Chapters 4-6

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Hello, if there is still trouble seeing this post I have the google doc linked below.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BDSa71rz-E8eQABEumdxYTRp7XNmToGO5-fN02ZSjB0/edit?usp=sharing             In the next three chapters in the book of The Other Wes Moore we dwell deeper into the two Wes’s lives and its developing timelines. In this peak of the book it is represented as the breaking point or self-realization on what their fates might evolve into. Their lives become more blurry than it is clear as their decisions to become self-dependent makes their decisions more lethargic rather than rational. A theme curated for these assigned chapters, resisting help and guidance is what blockades you from success, is what came into mind. The author Wes Moore in this stage of the book is begging to gamble between his studies and leisure time. Eventually his time overweighs his studies, with grades to further reflect his commitment and attendance in school. Wes is fully aware yet he believes his

The Other Wes Moore: Intro-3

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Hello, if there is still trouble seeing this post I have the google doc linked below.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/12RRe-la-jJPt0ffzH1war3R4rLYhUdop2bi0iTE_HTw/edit?usp=sharing                      With the start of the Wes Moore unit coming into effect we are introduced to the introduction and first part of the book. So far, the book has hooked my interest, intrigued me as I flip through its pages. To answer the general question, a theme based off of these chapters became difficult for me to narrow down to. The information, life lessons, and relatability the words omitted taught and conveyed a rich amount of morals. In result I came down to one, living your way may not be the best way. Both Wes's have dealt with situations where they are dealt with making consequential decisions. Whether good or bad outcomes they had to gamble on which would benefit them the best based on what little they knew and understood. Right in the beginning the book touches on the base of this theme