Wes Moores

In a 6-7-page essay, contrast the “background” of the two Wes Moores and analyze the role their backgrounds,
including their environments, influenced their opposing fates. Choose 2-3 factors to analyze.
Your analysis of their contrast should be informed by Gladwell’s theories on what determines success. What
would Gladwell argue were the determining factors of the Moore's opposing fates?
Using the arguments Gladwell makes in Outliers about opportunity, cultural legacy, cumulative advantage,
meaningful work, culture of honor, and entitlement, explain what made the difference in the two men's fates.
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