contrast the "background" of the two Wes Moores and analyze the role their backgrounds, including their environments, played their opposing fates.

Choose 1-2 factors to analyze.

Your analysis of their contrast should be informed by Gladwell's theories on what determines success, or from sources from your research. When using Gladwell, ask yourself what 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. You may also use sources from your research.

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The two Wes Moores backgrounds serve as contrasting narratives that reflect the influence of environment and opportunity on individual trajectories as ... View the full answer