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                The Lessons of your environment                                                        By Samir Ramessar  In the Other Wes Moore , we see characters learn from their environment. An example of this is Wes Moore the author. We watch him become more disciplined from being in military school.Wes learns how to carry himself and becomes a promising young man who goes on to accomplish many great feats. Him being sent to military school changed his life for the better. Wes was going down a bad path due to the bad influences in the Bronx, but a change of environment taught him many valuable skills that shaped him for the better.  Anoth...

               The Effects Of Ego In The Other Wes Moore                                                        By Samir Ramessar                  Ego is a prominent theme in part II of The Other Wes Moore . We, the readers, see how ego dictates the thoughts and actions of the characters.This is seen with Wes Moore(not the author). On page 118, Wes is approached by an undercover cop who wants to “purchase drugs”. Wes immediately suspects that this potential buyer is a cop and simply replies “no" when the cop asks if he knows where to get any drugs. However, he lets his e...

      How Do Stereotypes Affect Black People?                                                         By Samir Ramessar     Stereotypes are harmful presumptions made by society, often stemming from racial rhetoric and exaggeration.They have an effect on those subjected to them. Today, we will be discussing how stereotypes affect black people. Black people are greatly affected by stereotypes.I will be using evidence from The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore and personal experiences.    In the book, The other Wes Moore by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. There are several  instances in the book where stereotypes affect the characters who are blac...