Luck vs. Choice Group

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Robert: A choice is making a decision that is between different options. People can make choices based on different factors, such as goals, values, personal preferences, etc. Choices have the ability to make or break a decision, alter someones life, or truly just be simple. Universally, there are good choices and bad choices, and sometimes people still make the decision that they know is bad for them. Exercising free will can be a difficult decision, and can often lead to stress and simply not knowing what to do.

Amani: When it comes to the theme of Luck vs choice, to me choice will win every time. No matter the amount of luck you have, it can always run out. No one is above the law, and we all know that consequences follow the decisions we make. As Robert mentioned before, different choices are made based on different factors, but we cannot be surprised when things turn out the way we knew they could. There is always a chance to make better decisions until there's not, for example although the other Wes Moore was caught in legal trouble during his youth he had time to change, get his life together and turn it around. Instead he spent the time he should've been doing better, doing worse ultimately putting him in a position that eliminates him from ever being able to get another chance to make better decisions for himself.

Mariangela: In “The Other Wes Moore”, the entwined themes of luck and choice serve as a powerful lens through which we examine the lives of two men with the same name. The narrative compellingly argues that the arbitrary nature of luck, such as the family or environment one is born into, can set the stages for life’s opportunities and challenges. The book emphasizes that in the end, the choices people make determine how drastically different their lives turn out to be. The author benefits from pivotal decisions that helped him succeed later on. The other Wes Moore’s choices contribute to a journey of hardship. The story is a reflection on how our destinies are shaped, leaving us to consider the weight of our own decisions.


Tyler: Whenever you buy a lottery ticket, call in to a radio show, or get the window seat on a plane, you are hoping to get lucky. The reality in life is we all need a little luck here and there. Being born with a defect like missing a finger or toe is unlucky. Being born from 2 athletes who are over 6 feet is lucky. These are things that are totally out of our control but can account for a plentiful amount of our own success in life. Now what is in your control, is the choices you make in life. You have no one to blame but yourself if you make decisions in life that do no good and only bring harm. We have read a real eye opening story about what Luck Vs Choice can bring to people. I hope we all take away from this story that no matter where we came from, the troubles we got into while we were younger, we control our own destiny and it is up to us to decide the type of person we want to be in life. Make good choices, and wish upon a star for some luck!




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