During his time in jail, Steve Harmon
becomes more and more accepting of the fact that he committed a crime and starts to believe that he is
, in fact, a monster. Even his own lawyer—the only person throughout the trial who shows him kindness—sometimes looks at him like he's inhuman….
How does Steve change in Monster?
Just like us, Steve's change is that
he is now seeing himself in multiple and different lights
, some that show him not to be a monster and some that do. His change is the confused and diverse understanding of self he now possesses.
How has the trial and experience continued to affect Steve in the book monster?
How does the trial and Steve's experiences affect him?
Steve continues to make movies that have him question himself as a person
, and he continues to question why O'Brien didn't hug him or look at him after his verdict was read.
How have Steve's fears changed as he has gone through this experience?
How have Steve's fears changed as he has gone through this experience?
Steve's fear started small, but now it is growing bigger and bigger the longer that he is in prison
. Also, the thought of being in prison for 20 years really scares him.
What is Steve on trial for in Monster?
In this award-winning novel, Walter Dean Myers
Why did O'Brien not hug Steve?
Instead of accepting Steve's hug, O'Brien stiffens and turns away from him. … O'
Brien knows that Steve is guilty
, which is why she views with disgust and rejects his hug.
Is Steve guilty or innocent?
In the novel Monster, the jury finds James King guilty of felony murder, but the narrator and protagonist, Steve Harmon,
not guilty
.
Why does Steve feel like he already has the word monster tattooed on his forehead?
Why does Steve feel like his already has the word MONSTER tattooed on his forehead?
He already feels as though this is
how he is portrayed. Being called that by almost everyone. Must prove innocence rather than guilt.
Why does Steve call himself a monster?
Steve's probable guilt is reinforced by the fact that
the state prosecutor labels
him a “monster” in her opening remarks, and this becomes the way that Steve sees himself throughout the novel, dehumanizing himself.
What main points does Briggs make in his closing arguments to the jury?
Briggs ends his closing arguments by
telling the jury that they should look no further than Bobo and Osvaldo Cruz
, who have both admitted to participating in the crime. Briggs tells the jury that both of the State's witnesses are criminals and their testimonies are questionable.
Did Steve go to jail in Monster?
James King is found guilty, while Steve is found not guilty. As Steve moves to hug O'Brien, she turns away, leaving Steve to question why. The end of the novel takes place five months after Steve has been cleared of all charges and
released from prison
.
Why is Steve guilty in Monster?
Steve Harmon is guilty
of felony murder because he participated and had knowledge about a crime that ended up in the death of an innocent citizen
. The judge stated the if you believe that Steve harmon took part in the crime than you must return a verdict of guilty.
Did Steve Harmon actually do it?
Steve Harmon, the novel's narrator and protagonist is acquitted of the murder and found innocent. According to Osvaldo Cruz and Richard “Bobo” Evans, Steve Harmon participated in
the robbery
and acted as the group's lookout.
Why do Briggs and O'Brien think Bobo decides to testify against Steve and King?
The prosecution can prove that King does know Bobo and they will show that he is a liar which would hurt his case. Why does O'Brien believe Steve has to testify?
O'Brien believes that the jury wants to hear Steve's side of the story.
Does Kathy O'Brien think Steve is guilty?
O'Brien's doubt about Steve's actual innocence is confirmed when, after they win the case and
Steve is found not guilty
, she stiffly refuses his attempt to hug her in gratitude and happiness, suggesting that even though she defended his innocence and genuinely did her best to understand him, she does not regard him …
Who stands up for Steve in court monster?
In the midst of an arduous experience,
Mr. Sawicki
reminds Steve of his humanity, taking the stand and calling him “an outstanding young man […] talented, bright, and compassionate” (18.176). As if that weren't enough, he keeps rooting for Steve even when the prosecution tries to beat down his assumptions.
