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Monster (edit title/settings)

by Walter Dean Myers (Author) (edit contributors)

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Sometimes I feel like I have walked into the middle of a movie. Maybe I can make my own movie. The film will be the story of my life. No, not my life, but of this experience. I'll call it what the lady who is the prosecutor called me. MONSTER. FADE IN: INTERIOR COURT. A guard sits at a desk... read more

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Walter Dean Myers creates the story of a sixteen year old, Steve Harmon, from the point of view of Steve. Steve writes in his notebook everyday. He tells what happens from the courthouse to the prison cell. Steve is waiting for his case to be determined whether he is guilty or not. He goes on... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Walter Dean Myers creates the story of a sixteen year old, Steve Harmon, from the point of view of Steve. Steve writes in his notebook everyday. He tells what happens from the courthouse to the prison cell. Steve is waiting for his case to be determined whether he is guilty or not. He goes on an emotional rollercoaster, trying to get the jury to declare him not guilty. He also feels that his father doesn't love him anymore. As the trial goes by, Steve's arrest becomes more clear. His attorney tells Steve that his chances of winning the trial are slim. In the courthouse, Steve would write down everything that happens. Was Steve really telling the truth this whole time? His lawyer tells him to demonstrate that he is not guilty. She signals to him whether or not the information is benefitial to him or not.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Steve Harmon: Main character. On trial for murder. Innocent.
  • Judge: Judge with a confused attitude.
  • Petrocelli: Prosecutor attempting to convict Steve Harmon and James King
  • O'Brien: Steve's lawyer who questions Steve's involvement in the crime.
  • Mr. & Mrs. Harmon: Steve's parents who are tragically affected by this case
  • Bobo Evans: He is a thug involved in the murder.
  • Alguinaldo Nesbitt: Owner of the convenience store in Harlem; the victim of the murder
  • Briggs: James King's lawyer
  • Osvaldo Cruz: Young thug involved with the Diablos; testifies against Steve Harmon
  • Mr. Bolden: A witness for the prosecution's case against Steve Harmon and James King.
  • James King: Alleged co-conspirator with Steve Harmon in the robbery / murder of Alguinaldo Nesbitt
  • Lorene Henry: Testifies that she was in the convenience store around the time of the robbery
  • Mr. Zinzi: He is a witness.
  • Williams: The detective that arrests Steve Harmon.
  • Moore: King's cousin who testifies that he was with her at the time of the murder
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

first page; setting prison {main setting}
  • prison cell: "sixteen year old steven harmon is sitting on the edge of a metal cot" -book"sounds of inmates yelling from cell to cell" -book
  • Harlem
  • New York

First Sentence edit see section history

Camera goes slowly down grim, gray corridor.

Table of Contents edit see section history

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Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • Innocence vs. Guilt: In our legal system, what determines "not guilty" and "guilty"? The reader must judge if Steve is guilty of this crime, even if he didn't pull the trigger. Does his indirect involvement with the crime lead to Nesbitt's death?

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  1. Walter Dean Myers (Author)

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Page Count: 281

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