The Smartest Choices: An Analysis

Although Wes has not made the smartest decisions, readers can see that he has a clear understanding of the world. In the novel, it seems as though Wes does not believe he has a choice in the outcome of his life. He feels that all his actions were brought out by what people expected of him. Sure, anyone can expect anything from anyone, but that doesn't mean you have to listen to what others say. Someone can say that you're never going to be anything, that's your calling to rise up and prove that person wrong. Readers might feel like Wes thinks the only reason he ended up in jail is that others expected him to commit the crime he was sent in for. During the trial for his crime, he argued that he did not commit any crime. Maybe that's what he