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In chapter 6, the other Wes sells drugs to someone who he suspects is a cop, but he

does it anyway. Why did the other Wes try to sell drugs to someone he thought he
shouldn't sell to?
a.He needed to make his quota for the day.
b.O He wanted the money to pay for his movie date.
c.He needed it for childcare
d,O He needed money for his baby's formula.

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Final answer:

The question about why the other Wes sold drugs to a suspected cop does not have a direct answer in the provided references. However, these references highlight different aspects of moral decision-making in desperate situations, reflecting broader societal issues rather than individual motivations.

Step-by-step explanation:

While the situation of the other Wes and the historical and fictional accounts mentioned share an underpinning of desperation and moral complexity, they differ in context and motivations. The question of why Wes sold drugs to someone he suspected to be a cop was not addressed with the provided references but may involve factors such as peer pressure, the necessity of survival in his environment, or a lack of alternative options for income.

In contrast, Heinz's action of stealing medicine was driven by the urgent need to save his dying wife, exemplifying a direct response to a life-or-death situation. The stories of Capone's crime syndicate and an enslaved individual in search of freedom both illustrate the lengths to which people will go when faced with oppressive circumstances, but they serve more as a broader commentary on social conditions than a direct explanation of Wes's actions.

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