Monster Questions on James King
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James King and Steve Harmon's Accusation and Potential Verdict in "Monster"
In Walter Dean Myers' novel Monster, James King and Steve Harmon are accused of the felony murder of Aguinaldo Nesbitt, a Harlem drugstore owner. King is portrayed as the primary perpetrator, with...
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The ownership and identity of the killer of Mr. Nesbitt in "Monster"
The killer of Mr. Nesbitt in Monster is James King. During the trial, testimonies and evidence point to King as the one who physically carried out the murder during the robbery, while Steve Harmon...
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Why isn't James King testifying in Monster?
James King is not testifying because his attorney knows he previously lied to the police, claiming he did not know Richard "Bobo" Evans, a statement the prosecution can disprove. If King were to...
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In Monster by Walter Dean Myers, when was the last time Steve spoke with King before the robbery?
The last time Steve spoke with James King before the robbery was during a flashback of them sitting in Marcus Garvey Park. King discussed plans for a robbery, mentioning the need for a crew and a...
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In the novel Monster, what is the trial's verdict?
In the trial, James King is found guilty and sentenced to twenty-five years to life, while Steve Harmon is acquitted. Despite his acquittal, Steve's lawyer, Kathy O'Brien, shows discomfort,...
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Who killed the drugstore owner in the novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers?
In "Monster," Richard "Bobo" Evans testifies that James King shot and killed Aguinaldo Nesbitt during a robbery. Bobo claims King was high and argued with Nesbitt before the shooting. Although the...
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How did the detective link Bobo Evans, James King, and Steve Harmon to the crime?
The detective linked Bobo Evans, James King, and Steve Harmon to the crime through inmate testimonies. Wendell Bolden, an inmate, learned from Bobo Evans about a robbery where cigarettes were stolen,...
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What illegal methods of obtaining money do King, Peaches, and Johnny prefer in Monster?
In "Monster," King, Peaches, and Johnny discuss illegal methods of obtaining money, focusing on targeting those unlikely to report crimes. Johnny suggests robbing undocumented immigrants, who may...
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Who are the two characters that rob the store in Monster? Why is Steven Harmon on trial?
James King and Bobo (Richard Evans) are the two characters who rob the store. Steve Harmon is on trial because, although he did not directly commit the murder, he is accused of being involved in the...
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Why did Steve stop fearing James King in Monster?
Steve stops fearing James King because he realizes that James's attempts to intimidate him are ineffective compared to the real threats he faces in prison. During a court recess, Steve finds James's...
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In Monster, why does Steve say James can't scare him?
Steve realizes that James King cannot scare him because, compared to the terrifying people and experiences he faces daily in jail, James's attempts at intimidation seem trivial. Steve reflects on the...