Steve Harmon
What are Steve's emotions awaiting his verdict?
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Nervous, Anxious, Scared,
Name who represents Steve, James King, and The State (Mr Nesbitt)
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Steve- O'Brien
James King- Asa Briggs
The State/Mr Nesbitt- Petrocelli
This term is a person who is thought to be guilty of a crime or offense
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Suspect
What feelings does Petrocelli have towards Steve throughout the novel
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Disgust, Disappointment, Anger
What is the setting of this novel
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Harlem, New York
What is Steve's alleged role in the robbery/murder of Mr. Nesbitt?
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Lookout man
This idea is explored after Steve receives his verdict of not guilty which forces himself to look inward
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Identity
This term describes sworn statements given by witnesses telling what they think happened
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Testimony
What are King's feelings awaiting his verdict?
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Calm, not scared, content
This literary term shows the difference between O'Brien thinking Steve is innocent and Petrocelli thinking Steve is guilty.
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Point Of View
What is Steve's supposed relation to James King and Bobo Evans?
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Acquaintances
Steves use of a screenplay format emphasizes this central idea about who controls the truth
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Power of Storytelling
How many years was James King sentenced?
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25 years to life
What feeling does O'Brien imply Bobo lacks in her closing testimony?
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Empathy, Sympathy
What is the climax of the story?
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Steve receiving the verdict of not guilty
Why does Steve view himself as a monster?
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He is told he is a monster by Petrocelli and he is accused of being such.
This is the result of Steve being called a monster
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Dehumanization
What is a proposition?
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A request for a decision or order from a court
How does Osvaldo Cruz feel about Bobo Evans?
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Scared, Frightened
What literary term is used when the story is taken back to 12 year old Steve throwing rocks with his friend Tony?
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Flashback
Why does Steve want to create a movie?
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Creative expression, to cope with reality, understand who he is
Although Steve isn't the one to kill Mr Nesbitt, this idea is the reason why he is still on trial.
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Guilty by association
The official decision made at the end of Steve Harmons trial
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Verdict
What feelings was O'Brien experiencing after hearing Steve's verdict?
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Confusion, Fright, Fear
What literary term is used when Steve is describing the "grim gray corridor" which is his cell.
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Imagery