Discovering Wes Moore
Introduction + Context
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Epilogue
Themes
All Themes Choice vs. Chance Mentorship and Support Community, Identity, and Belonging Coming of Age
Quotes
Characters
All Characters Wes Moore The Other Wes Joy Mayor Schmoke Paul White Tony Mary Justin Carol Shea Mama Cheryl
Symbols
All Symbols Graffiti
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Discovering Wes Moore

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Wes Moore

Discovering Wes Moore Symbols

Graffiti

Graffiti symbolizes the young Wes Moore’s desire to leave his mark on the world. Graffiti tagging is a common youth activity in Wes’s Bronx neighborhood, and he eagerly takes it up as a kid…

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