https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x en-us 2023-05-08 18:17:16 UTC 2023-05-15 16:40:14 UTC hello@padlet.com 9960655 https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2582508267 Wes fails to recognize his father, Bernard, signifying their lack of a relationship. This is the first time that Wes consciously meets his father.

"he felt a tension in the room ... 'Wes, meet your father'" (Moore 25).]]> 2023-05-08 18:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2582508267 9960655 https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2582509572 Wes gets into a disagreement with another boy and is about to attack him with a knife, but is arrested for the first time. He recalls Tony telling him to send a message if he is disrespected, influencing his decision to go after the boy.

"His grip on the knife handle tightened. His forearms flexed. Send a message" (Moore 34).]]> 2023-05-08 18:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2582509572 9960655 https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2582513355 Wes becomes involved with drug dealing despite Tony's warnings, and understands how addictive drugs can be by getting high for the first time.

"The same game Tony continually urged Wes to stay out of. But Wes rationalized. I am not actually selling drugs. All I'm doing is talking into a headset" (Moore 58).]]> 2023-05-08 18:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2582513355 9960655 https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2582517548 Tony punches Wes for selling drugs and leaves, but Wes continues because he subconsciously wants to be like his half-brother. Wes' drug stash is found by his mother, but he fails to understand the consequences and only thinks about the money.

"They were a long way from their days of youthful innocence ... He [Tony] realized he was staring at a mirror image of himself. 'You know what, dude,' he said, 'I'm good.' Tony was exhausted" (Moore 71).]]> 2023-05-08 18:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2582517548 9960655 https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2582520249 Wes becomes a father, but because of the absence of his own, he isn't able to fill the role. He goes on to have more children with more than one girl, complicating his life. 

"Wes's nonexistent relationship with his father probably contributed to his seeming indifference about becoming a father himself" (Moore 101). ]]> 2023-05-08 18:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2582520249 9960655 https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2587475307 Wes accidentally makes a deal with a cop in disguise because he wants the money, despite the risk. He is arrested, but so used to it that it feels like an annoyance, showing how deep he has gotten into the drug business.

"Getting arrested was starting to feel routine. Wes wasn't shocked or afraid anymore, just annoyed. Why him? Why now? Why couldn't they just leave him alone? He had enough to worry about" (Moore 114).]]> 2023-05-11 16:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2587475307 9960655 https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2587475600 Wes joins the Job Corps, starts professional training as a carpenter, and works multiple temporary jobs. After a childhood of drug dealing, arrests, and countless relationships, Wes finally finishes his education and is on his own.

"His quick success had Wes thinking differently about his life. He proudly displayed his new diploma at home" (Moore 142).]]> 2023-05-11 16:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2587475600 9960655 https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2587475713 A year after Wes's arrest for the robbery and involvement in the murder of Sergeant Bruce Prothero, he is sentenced to life in prison. From this point on, he has no control over his life.

"Now Wes's mind wandered to the long term for the first time. Finally, he could see his future" (Moore 157).]]> 2023-05-11 16:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/9960655/tuabxzsmy191660x/wish/2587475713