Wes Moore Character Web by 2026Evey Mansour

Wes Moore (Author)

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Joy (mother)

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"But no matter how much the world around us seemed ready to crumble, my mother was determined to see us through it." (47 Moore)

Joy is Wes's mother, and also a significant support system. Joy does everything in her power to make sure that Wes lives the best life possible. This includes sending him to a Private school to get Wes a good education, and then sending him to Military school so Wes can learn Discipline. Joy works long hours so she can provide for Wes and his sisters.

Nikki (sister)

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"I spend nearly every waking moment around Nikki, and I loved her dearly" (7 Moore).

As an older sister Nikki showed Wes how to act from a young age. Nikki played with Wes as a baby and toddler, showing her little brother love. After their father died Nikki became more responsible with helping her younger siblings and her mother. This made Wes realize the struggles of the family.

Westley (biological father)

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"I tried to copy his walk, his expressions. I was his main man. He was my protector" (11 Moore)

While Wes's father was alive he supported and loved his family. Wes grew up always being around his father and that led Wes to try to pick up his fathers mannerisms. When his father died it led the whole family to feel the loss, especially Wes. Wes lost the biggest male figure in his life.

Grandparents

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"My grandparents would pick us up after school, prepare dinner for the family, and get us to bed." (47 Moore)

Wes's grandparents opened their home to their daughter, Wes, and his sisters to live with them in the Bronx. Doing this his grandparents provided for Wes, driving him to school, and making sure he is healthy. Along with his mother they have strong ideals of education; believing that Wes should be in a good school.

Cadet Captain Ty Hill (military)

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"In spite of myself, I was impressed. I had never seen anything like that before. I had seen Shea demand respect in the neighborhood, but this was different" (96 Moore).

Ty was Wes's biggest role models. Ty taught Wes dicipline and leadership. Ty helped Wes with this struggles throughout military school, eventually leading Wes to be able to deal with them himself. Ty led Wes to want to be in a leadership position, and want to go to the military.

Justin (friend)

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"Justin and I bonded from the first time I met him. We wore the same haircut, a towering box cut" (46-47 Moore)

Justin is Wes's bestfriend. Wes and Justin both go to Riverdale, a private highschool in the Bronx. In both of their tough environments they had each other to rely on. Justin was a positive peer for Wes to have.

Key

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Red: Parents

Orange: Sisters

Green: Grandparents

Blue: Friends

Purple: Military

Black: Other Family

Uncle Howard (uncle)

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"But it is important that you understand that the chances are not in your favor, and you have some backup plans" (116 Moore).

Uncle Howard provides Wes with a male figure in his life after his father passed away. He is a significant support system in Wes's life. Howard taught Wes that even though his environment isn't the best that Wes should make the best of his education and strive to reach his goals. Wes dreamed of being in the NBA, but with this carear choice there is going to be hardships that come with it. Uncle Howard expressed this to Wes and offered him some advice.