Monster Questions on Steve Harmon's Trial
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The relationship and defense strategy of Kathy O'Brien towards Steve Harmon in Monster
Kathy O'Brien's relationship with Steve Harmon in Monster is professional and somewhat distant. Her defense strategy focuses on portraying Steve as a good kid who got caught up in a bad situation,...
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The impact of the trial on Steve's life and character development five years later
Five years after the trial, Steve's life and character have been significantly impacted. The experience has left him more introspective and cautious, shaping his views on justice and identity. He...
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In Monster, why does O'Brien think Petrocelli showed Nesbitt's body pictures to the jury?
In Monster, O'Brien says that Petrocelli has chosen to show the pictures of Mr. Nesbitt's body to the jury on Friday afternoon so that the jurors will have the images fresh in their minds over the...
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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 the book Monster, which character said the following quote and why is it significant?
Steve Harmon says the quote in his journal while awaiting trial. It is significant because it suggests his involvement in the robbery that resulted in Mr. Nesbitt's death. The quote highlights...
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In Walter Dean Myers' Monster, which witnesses were sympathetic to Steve?
There was only one witness that was sympathetic to Steve during his trial: Mr. Sawicki. Sawicki states that he has known Steve for three years and that he is a good student and person. Sawicki goes...
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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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Does Monster by Walter Dean Myers explicitly state if Steven is guilty or innocent?
The novel does not explicitly state whether Steve Harmon is guilty or innocent of the crime. Although he is declared "not guilty" at the trial, inconsistencies in his story suggest possible...
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In "Monster", what activity does Steve claim he was engaged in during the felony?
Steve claims he was walking around the neighborhood taking mental notes for a school film project on the day of the felony. He suggests he was planning to make a film about his neighborhood over the...