Blog #8

Theme Statement: In chapter 8 of The Other Wes Moore, the other Wes faces consequences from his crime, while the author Wes continues to fulfill his dreams.

Literary Device: Imagery

"Unlike the other three defendants, Wes had decided to take his case to trial. He insisted that he was not there the day of the murder. Twenty-five witnesses were called, sixty exhibits were displayed, store security videotapes were shown, and photos were employed by both sides." (Moore 155)

Analysis: In chapter 8, the other Wes faces prison because of his crime, while the author Wes is successfully managing his life. During this chapter, the plot changes because the reader is now seeing how the author became a successful scholar, while the other Wes, sitting in prison made terrible choices and ended up ruining his life. This citation is an example of imagery because the reader sees what is happening to Wes during his trial. The quote supports the theme statement because it shows a scene from Wes's trial, saying that he is caught in a bad situation, and later in the rest of the chapter the author is speaking to the mayor, and continuing on the path of life. A connection between the story and the real world is how doing bad things when you're young can affect you for the rest of your life. Therefore Wes is sending a message: don't make bad decisions that will get you into trouble, because later in life you will regret them.