...The Other Wes Moore The Other Wes Moore is a story of two different lives, but with the same name, and how their journeys have been shaped by their decisions in the past. Through the book, there are many recurring themes. An individual's choices has consequences, Discipline and violence, the influence of family and friends are all common themes shown by author Wes moore throughout the book, shining light on each of their life journeys. One common theme throughout the book is that, an Individual's choice has consequences. This theme is shown throughout the book from multiple devices. Imagery is a strong device used by many authors to visually describe a literary work. In the other Wes Moore, imagery...
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...Author Wes Moore wrote a book called The Other Wes Moore and the major subject of this book is two boys with the same name, a little bit of the same problems, but they completely have two different outcomes. Two kids named Wes Moore who were both fatherless and also lived in a Baltimore neighborhood. In addition, The Other Wes Moore tells a story of a generation of boys trying to find their way back into a hostile world. The purpose of this book is to show us how destinies can be determined by a stumble in your life can determine your future and your path. Author Wes Moore uses diction, imagery, and parallelism to determine that “nurture” determines one’s individual success. Author Wes Moore uses diction to determine one’s success. “On the other end of the relationship, the job of policemen, almost overnight, had gotten significantly tough. The tide of drugs was matched by a tide of guns. The high stakes crack trade brought a new level of competition and organization of the streets”. Author Wes is caught by the police with his friend Shea after they tag a wall and spray paint. The author uses diction to describe...
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...I selected this particular set of novel because they are not as boring as the other sets. A Lesson Before Dying didn’t really interest me very much at first glance because its description was generic. If it hadn’t for The Other Wes Moore then I wouldn’t have read A Lesson Before Dying. The Other Wes Moore tells the story of two guys who grew up in similar tough circumstances but their life turned out wildly different. This fascinates me and is the reason why I picked this set of novel. There are multiple themes presented in The Other Wes Moore. Out of them all, the two themes that resonates most with me is discipline and choices you make vs. luck. We are who we are today thanks to how we are disciplined throughout our lives. Author Moore and Wes were disciplined differently. Wes Moore was disciplined hugely by his big brother Tony. Wes idolized Tony despite being warned not to follow his footsteps getting involved in gangs. Tony wants a bright, clean future for his little brother but he still won’t stop doing the bad things he warned Wes about instead of becoming a good role mother. Tony’s teaching model for Wes seems to be “do as I say, not as I do”. Tony is the type of parents who screwed up their own future and warns their kids not to follow their footsteps but what they’re actually doing is making their kids just like them. The kids will grew up and...
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...The Other Wes Moore The Other Wes Moore is a compelling book about two kids named Wes Moore who grew up in the same rough neighborhood in the Bronx, New York. Although both grew up with their mothers one grew up to become a successful author, and the other is imprisoned for life. The Other Wes Moore should be taught to high school students because among the many themes and social issues throughout the book it shows readers that no matter your circumstances you can grow up to do and be whatever you want; however, they can also determine who you will be. This means that you can grow up from nothing, but if you work hard to get to the top then you can accomplish anything. That you should not let other people or surroundings influence your dreams in life. On the other hand, it means you can let your circumstances and surroundings determine who you will be too. This book illustrates this theme all throughout the book. In the beginning of The Other Wes Moore the author, Wes Moore, shows what the other Wes Moore’s life is like. The other Wes Moore’s mother was always there for him and his brother, Tony. Then he tells from his personal life when his mother worked three jobs just to support him and his two sisters and also their grandparents; so they could have a roof, clothes, and food. In the book his mother said she did this because she wants them to do better than she did. She also wanted to send her son to the best school so he could get the best education possible. So she worked...
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...Colin Stein ENGL 3060 Mr. Daniel Larson April 18, 2014 Anarchy, Chaos, and Revolution in V for Vendetta Close Reading Panels: (Moore, 248) Throughout V for Vendetta, author Alan Moore emphasizes the significant line that V draws between anarchy and chaos, and the role that each concept plays in his revolution. Whereas V lives his life according to the precepts, or lack thereof, inherent to anarchism, he vehemently condemns the blind purposelessness, impropriety, and disorder of total chaos. Both concepts, however, are associated with V’s act of revolution; anarchy and chaos initiate the uprising, and it is up to Evey and the liberated citizenry of Great Britain to either stay the course with anarchy and rebuild their society or allow it to devolve into a state of chaos. A close reading analysis of the panels above reflect V’s beliefs regarding anarchy, chaos, and revolution, and their critical relationship to one another. This paper will argue that anarchy and chaos are bound to the concept of revolution, in that the society following a revolution faces structured anarchy or an unstructured chaos. Moore reinforces this theme in the panels through his symbolism and specific diction. Within these two panels, David Lloyd’s animation exhibits a number of symbolic images that reinforce Moore’s theme. One such example occurs in the first panel, on the image of V. In this scene, as the slain V’s words on revolution echo in Evey’s head, his body is symmetrically split into...
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...The naturalism and realism movements of the 1900s were fast and furious, enveloping and influencing drama, art, literature, and even people themselves. They were big stepping stones in the development of imagery, theme, and symbolism within literature, producing changes that still linger in novels today. One author whose writings are a perfect example of the influences of naturalism is Edith Wharton. Her short stories, novels, and personal biographies were riddled with naturalistic traits. Wharton used symbolism in Ethan Frome to enhance the naturalistic themes of the novel. Naturalism was a strong movement in the 1900s which took the literary world by storm. Using the theory that nature is an unconquerable force, always acting against man, literature was filled with all variations of naturalistic motifs and symbols (Campbell Naturalism). Themes of predestination, astrological influence, and natural moralistic values were strong (Bellman 140). Scenery was often used to convey the mood of characters through their observational view of it (Moore). Naturalism says that humans are animals, so their connection with nature is deep and vital. Feelings and desires are distinctly linked to the animalistic traits of humans’ ancestors, proving that instinct is something set by nature within the body, and cannot be ignored. Common characteristics of a naturalistic novel are found in that the characters are always lower-class, the characters always live by passion and instinct, and that free...
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...powerful than others. They may determine whether or not you get accepted into college, or whether or not you receive a life sentence. The novel The Other Wes Moore, written by Wes Moore, depicts two men with the same name who made different life-alternating decisions. The author purposely wrote the book as a message to readers. He wanted to convey that as life gives off choices, people need to take the peaceful and humane choice. Otherwise, it leads to an endless loop of hatred. In The Other Wes Moore, the author summarizes a meaning life by dissecting other people's lives to understand the importance of a choice, and uses imagery to demonstrate the weight of revenge vs. peace. By writing the novel, the author...
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...Chattanooga Case Analysis Jack Welch Management Institute JWI 510 25 July 2015 I. Abstract. In this paper we will explore the Chattanooga Ice Cream Division (CICC) case study (Sloan, HBR, 2003). We will review the significant changes that were taking place internally at the CICC and externally within their market. We will explore these internal and external variants that include: changes in key leadership positions on the CICC staff, internal alliances, customer demand for product diversification and competitor responsiveness to customer demands. All of these factors had a direct impact on CICCs bottom line and resulted in loss of market share. II. Introduction The CICC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chattanooga Food Corporation (CFC), was trending downward from 1991 thru 1996 and reported five consecutive years of decline. The bad news continued to grow; in 1996 the division president and general manager Charlie Moore learned that Stay & Shop a 6.5M account and their third largest customer was dropping CICC for the Sealtest line of ice cream products. Faced with losing more market share and a steady downward trend; immediate and major action had to be taken in order to turn the situation around. Charlie was given 120 days to accomplish the task of returning the CICC to the profitable division it once was. The CICC management team had varying degrees of experience in the market and all had their own opinions on the root causes that led to the loss...
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...clearly captured within Philip Noyce’s ‘Rabbit-Proof Fence’, and Archie Roach’s ‘Took the Children Away’. In Rabbit Proof Fence, the viewer clearly captures mistreatment of Aboriginal girls through the settlement at Moore River and Mavis the maid. In the song, ‘Took the Children Away’, many of the lyrics illustrate the suffering placed on the children....
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...12/19/16 Class 3 Other Wes Moore Essay The book, The Other Wes Moore, wasn't just some ordinary book. It was a book filled with power life lessons, and various strong messages to young teens about life. It included, real people, who made real life decisions, and have to deal with the real consequences that come along with it. To start off, this book was about two completely different people with the same names growing up with the same experiences and lifestyles. Yet, in the end, both characters life turned out completely different. One becoming a Rhode scholar and the other in jail for the rest of his life. One page 67, the author Wes wrote, “ I guess it's hard sometimes to distinguish between second chances and last chance.” Both Wes Moores had second chances in their life and could of redeemed themselves easily. But the difference between the two realistic characters was the author Wes Moore, took the the second chance as a gift and the other Wes Moore, just took advantage of it and let it slip away. Overall, both Wes Moore’s received many second chances that affected both in different ways. To start off, the author...
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...The documentary Bowling For Columbine is an educational and emotional film about the severe gun violence in the United States of America, and what causes this extreme violence. Michael Moore, the film maker, continually tries to convince viewers that if guns were more difficult to find, there will be a dramatic decrease in gun violence. Michael Moore uses specific video clips to appeal to the viewer’s emotions on guns. Through this use of pathos, Michael Moore is able to describe how dangerous it can be when teenagers or young irresponsible adults get control of a loaded gun. Although Michael Moore is completely biased against gun control, his documentary affected the way I think about guns and gun control. Michael Moore uses clips such as, 911 phone calls and security camera footage to make a personal, emotional connection to all the viewers watching. In one specific incident he spoke to the producer of COPS. In this interview we, the audience, learn that the producer prefers to portray blacks as the criminals so that the whites can get guns to protect themselves. In my opinion, this is a reason why gun violence is so prevalent in America - the fear of African Americans. Moreover, Michael Moore speaks with the students of the Columbine incidents to discuss mental health issues. These interviews reveal that the high incidence of a variety of mental problems among young people coupled with the prevalence of guns in the country, makes gun violence...
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...BookRags, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The following sections of this BookRags Premium Study Guide is offprint from Gale's For Students Series: Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism on Commonly Studied Works: Introduction, Author Biography, Plot Summary, Characters, Themes, Style, Historical Context, Critical Overview, Criticism and Critical Essays, Media Adaptations, Topics for Further Study, Compare &Contrast, What Do I Read Next?, For Further Study, and Sources. ©1998−2002; ©2002 by Gale. Gale is an imprint of The Gale Group, Inc., a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Gale and Design® and Thomson Learning are trademarks used herein under license. The following sections, if they exist, are offprint from Beacham's Encyclopedia of Popular Fiction: "Social Concerns", "Thematic Overview", "Techniques", "Literary Precedents", "Key Questions", "Related Titles", "Adaptations", "Related Web Sites". © 1994−2005, by Walton Beacham. The following sections, if they exist, are offprint from Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults: "About the Author", "Overview", "Setting", "Literary Qualities", "Social Sensitivity", "Topics for Discussion", "Ideas for Reports and Papers". © 1994−2005, by Walton Beacham. All other sections in this Literature Study Guide are owned and copywritten by BookRags, Inc. No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping,...
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...An Investigation of How Culture Shapes Curriculum in Early Care and Education Programs on a Native American Indian Reservation ‘‘The drum is considered the heartbeat of the community’’ Jennifer L. Gilliard1,3 and Rita A. Moore2 This article investigates how culture shapes instruction in three early care and education programs on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Interviews with eight early childhood teachers as well as classroom observations were conducted. The investigation is framed by the following research question: How does the culture of the family and community shape curriculum? Data analysis suggested that ongoing communication with parents and community about teaching within a culturally relevant context, building a sense of belongingness and community through ritual, and respecting children, families, and community were essential to defining the Native American Indian culture within these early learning programs. KEY WORDS: culture; in; tribal; early; education; programs. INTRODUCTION Instruction informed by children’s home and community culture is critical to supporting a sense of belongingness that ultimately impacts academic achievement (Banks, 2002; Osterman, 2000). American school populations are increasingly diversified with immigrants and English language learners; but American teachers are over 90% European American (Nieto, 2000). Educators who are from different cultural perspectives than those present in the families and communities of the children they...
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...under 5 out of every 100 females aged 15 to 19 (Cohn). Wes Moore delivers two tales of kids who have roamed the streets of Baltimore and where they are now. In The Other Wes Moore, two boys by the name of Wes are faced with tough decisions at a very young age. The boys are challenged by drugs, teen pregnancy, violence, and economic issues throughout the story. In the book, The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore, the author explores the idea of decisions to develop the theme that the decisions one makes each day can benefit or interfere with one's future plans. The other Wes becomes a part of the drug dealing business very early in life. Wes realizes that the drug business is an easy way to make a significant amount of money, and therefore feels as though it is the only option in order to become the person Wes desires to be. Wes continues with the drug business from this point on. Wes's respect for people such as Tony, Wes's older half-brother, and admiration of these persons' lifestyles is a big motivator to seek out wealth. One day,...
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...One of the themes Lorrie Moore, the author, communicates in her story “You’re Ugly, Too” is that many people live in loneliness and isolation due to failed love lives, relationships, and connections, which isn’t a result of anything that the individual has done wrong. Moore develops this theme through the everyday life of Zoë Hendricks, an American History teacher in Paris, Illinois. Through a third person point of view, we are able to know the character, Zoë Hendricks, very well through what she is thinking, feeling, and her actions. This point of view allows us to get insight into why she might be lonely and have poor connections and/or relationships among people. It seems that Zoë may be dismissive in her relationships and not try hard...
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