In the second chapter "In Search of Home" the reader can see what type of childhood both Wes' experienced and what most-likely will influence them the most later in life. Throughout this chapter I saw two common themes of Life choices and Poverty.
Quote 1: "Tony hated the war and wanted Wes to do whatever he could to avoid it"(p.28)
-Tony the brother of Wes 2 could sense Wes 2 about to make similar life choices that he had made as a choice. This scared Tony because he knew these choices would lead to nothing but trouble. (Life choices)
Quote 2: "It was years before Wes's mom found out her son had been arrested...By the time she did,she had bigger things to worry about" (p.35)
-The one person who probably could have saved Wes and put him on the right path wasn't aware he needed help. These problems progressed and grew. (Life choices)
-The one person who probably could have saved Wes and put him on the right path wasn't aware he needed help. These problems progressed and grew. (Life choices)
Quote 3: "Although I was intimidated, I called"next""(p.43)
-This choice to play basketball even though may seem non-significant was probably the best was for Wes to stay out of trouble. Playing basketball instead of being in the streets would most-likely help him later in life. (Life Choices)
-This choice to play basketball even though may seem non-significant was probably the best was for Wes to stay out of trouble. Playing basketball instead of being in the streets would most-likely help him later in life. (Life Choices)
Quote 4: "People who lived in Murphy Homes felt like prisoners" (p.27)
-Although the Murphy Homes were dangerous, many long time residents became very accustomed to this way of life. For example Tony didn't believe he had a chance to change his life. (Poverty)
-Although the Murphy Homes were dangerous, many long time residents became very accustomed to this way of life. For example Tony didn't believe he had a chance to change his life. (Poverty)
Quote 5: "I heard my grandparents talk about how drugs and violence had slowly crept in."(p.25)
-Drugs and violence go hand in hand with poverty and made the mother uneasy because they were two things she desperately wanted her kids to keep away from. At such a young age Wes was naive to thee world around him.
-Drugs and violence go hand in hand with poverty and made the mother uneasy because they were two things she desperately wanted her kids to keep away from. At such a young age Wes was naive to thee world around him.
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