Bob As A Role Model

A person does not control their personality as much as role models do. The Other Wes Moore is about two boys named Wes Moore that grew up on the same street but there is one very distinct difference between them. One is a successful lawyer and the other one is in prison. The story takes the reader through the lives of both men and key decisions to show the people they are today. In the book, The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore, the author explores the idea of role models to develop the theme, role models shape the way people act and think.

This is when the idea of a "duel personality" comes into picture. The father can almost see himself as a child, doing the things he wished his son would do. When he was young he would get up especially early to fix his fishing pole and even help set the dinner table. Then he realizes that his son doesn't do any of these things, making the father feel as if the trip just isn't the same.

The relationship with Ian and his father is also very important to Ian’s understanding of himself. Ian’s father helps him realize what he

He is known right away to be an intimidating character when he spits on the ground and does not look at Larry’s mother when she speaks. Society would think that he is intimidating, large, unlikable, and never to be messed with. When Larry’s mother tells Joe to stop throwing sand at Larry, Joe’s father encourages Joe to continue. Joe’s father defines the themes on the roles of men and behaviors. Being completely different from Morton, Joe’s father can be presented as a stereotypical man. He obviously knows how to stand up for himself and earn the best for him and his son. He does not back down like Morton and immediately gains what he has fought for with his actions. Just by slowly looking over Morton “from head to foot” and the way he speaks to Morton, Joe’s father fits the stereotype of men perfectly. His behaviors, such as his body language, the way he speaks, and his reasoning indicate he is exactly what he looks

Stephen has low self esteem because his father views him as a disappointment. Father son relationships are vital in helping a child form their identity and their view of what it means to be a man. According to Stephen’s father, a man is burly and somber and does not waste their time on childish dreams. By these standards, Stephen “[can] never become a man.” For instance, Stephen’s willowy figure is not capable of achieving the strength the other men possess. More importantly, he is too fascinated with beauty to desire to pursue the life of

In the beginning of the story, Marian just thinks of Shane as a guest, she cooks and cleans for him and makes sure he is at home. However, from the start she was drawn to him. He was as she said “ dangerous”, and she liked that. Marian liked that Shane was

Throughout Gaiman’s fictional novel the idea relationships are a key part of our identity has been displayed. Bod’s relationships and ‘The Graveyard’ helped Bod find his identity of who he is. When Bod goes off to school and Silas ran over Simon “Silas said, I’ll take you home put your arms around my neck.” The low modality that has been displayed is the calm and helpful words, which has also created imagery for us to imagine what is going on when Silas helped Bod. At the beginning of chapter 7, Bod wanted to know about every Man Jack and his family so “Mrs. Owens reached out a hand, touched her son's shoulder. One day, she said … and then she hesitated. One day, she would not be able to touch him. One day, he would leave them. One day.” Gaiman has used repetition and ellipses to emphasize that ‘one day’ it will all happen and Miss Owens will not have the relationship with Bod anymore. Before Scarlett is going off to England for her dad to teach practical Science she said “you are brave, you are the bravest person I know, and you are my friend. I don’t care if you’re imaginary.” Gaiman has hyperbolized and repeated the word ‘brave’ to emphasize that people don’t judge you for what you look like. Everyone is unique. Throughout the novel, Bod’s relationships with people have helped him find his

Asides from giving complete information to the brother, Baldwin chooses to write the story in the first person point of view because he wants the reader to feel exactly as how the brother is feeling. By having it told from the first person, the reader could build a stronger connection with the character in the story. Baldwin distinguishes to the reader the difference between of being told a story and of experiencing the story first hand. The reader sees the events through the brother’s eyes, which makes the story more realistic and believable. For example, when the brother first discovers about his uncle’s death, he is stupefied and shock at the unbelievable news. Baldwin demonstrates this by stating,” I guess I didn’t want to believe this.” He ends with, “Still, I couldn’t move.” (51) If the quotes were replaced by “he” instead of “I”, the story would lose its credibility. The reader will be less reluctant to believe the true emotion that the brother is experiencing. The first person point of view connects character to the reader, allowing for a more complete understanding of what is happening.

Author Wes had many role models presented to him that gave him a representation of what correct path he should take in life. As for the Other Wes, his role models wasn't as adequate for that task. Other Wes role model was his brother Tony who in which was the eldest. The other Wes moore didn’t have a father figure so he depended on his older brother to show him the ropes of manhood but Tony didn't live up to that role. Tony was a known drug dealer where he lived in Baltimore but he try to steer his younger brother Wes away from it. When Tony would give him advice on avoiding this lifestyle, Wes would completely ignore it cause he wanted so badly to be like his older brother Tony. Stated by Moore, “Tony was the closest thing Wes had to a role model. But the more he tried to be like his brother, the more his brother rejected him.The more

He actually worsen the strain on his mother, and she regretfully has to push him away. Joe’s mother says to Joe, “Now you listen to me, Joe. You will not badger me or harass me. You will leave me to think the way I want to think, here” (89). These mutual hardships creates a stronger bond between Joe and his family and allows the family members to support each other in this hard time. Through this experience, Joe learns how to deal with people in need and have empathy for those around him. Living with a family develops the social skills to exist in the outside world. Joe’s parents provide the familial love and support that is necessary for Joe to mature into a responsible adult.

Role models play a huge role in shaping an individual and the paths that they go down in their lifetime. Whether it is a good or bad influence, it will depend which path they will take that will determine their fate. Often family members, especially parents, act as the most influential factor in a person’s life. Coincedientaly, The Other Wes Moore, is about two boys who have the same name and who have lived in the same city. One went on to become a Rhodes Scholar, combat veteran and a White House Fellow. Whereas, the other Wes Moore is sentenced to life a in prison for robbery, which led to the death of a police officer. In this book, both Wes Moores’ are influenced by at least one significant other that has influenced them to become the people

Parenting played a big role in shaping the two boys lives. Having a parental mentor is important because they assist and guide children to take the right decisions about their lives. The author had his two parents at the beginning of his life. Also, the author’s parents, especially his mother, tried to raise him in an effective way wanting him to know the right from wrong at an early age. “No mommy loves you, like I love you, she just wants you to do the right thing” (Moore 11). This quote was a live example of the author’s life with his parents. It reflected the different ways his parents used to teach him “the right thing.” Though his mother was upset from his action toward his sister, his father

The term "role model" may evoke images of superheroes, celebrities, or famous athletes. Positive role models are needed to give humans some type of direction in life, but what about a negative role model? A negative role model can be just as helpful as a so-called “positive” role model. It can be useful to look at an unpropitious person and use him or her as an example of what you do not want to become. The House on Mango Street, written by Sandra Cisneros, allows the reader to realize what a negative role model can teach. The main character Esperanza has a variety of role models in her life, some favorable and some unfavorable. Many are trapped in abusive relationships, waiting

The father and son also have comparisons in their character, they have similar characteristics when it comes to being sensible. An example of this is when, the boy and the man come across a cannibal's lair. In this they find people being prepared to be slaughtered and eaten. In this instance both the man and the son fight to get out of the lair. They both feel the same sense of danger and unease proving that they compare to each other. Another instance of this is when the boy and his father come across other survivors walking along the road with weapons and a pregnant woman. This chills both of the characters and they hide and wait for

Role models are very important in people's lives as they provide people with someone to look up to. Their actions are constantly looked and mistakes are highlighted. Roy makes two oddball friends and a bad enemy and joins an effort to stop construction of a pancake house which would destroy a colony of burrowing owls who live on the site Roy Eberhardt from the story Hoot is a good role model because he is warm-hearted and heroic.