Monster Questions on Guilt
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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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What does Steve's reaction to the news in Monster suggest? Is he running to or away from something?
Steve’s reaction makes us think that he’s guilty. Otherwise, why else would he drop his basketball and take off after he hears the two women talking about the crime? It doesn’t mean for sure that he...
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In Monster, why does Steve attempt to make his mind a blank screen when Mr. Nesbitt realizes he's going to die?
In Monster, Steve tries to make his mind a blank screen as he walks down the street away from Mr. Nesbitt's store because he has a guilty conscience for being involved in the robbery and murder. By...
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Why does Steve avoid talking to King in the courtroom in Monster?
Steve avoids talking to King in the courtroom to avoid guilt by association. His lawyer, Ms. O'Brien, advises him to distance himself from King to improve his chances of being acquitted. The jury...