Characters
Who is the main character in Monster by Walter Dean Myers?
Steve Harmon
According to James King what was Steve Harmon's job in the crime?
To be a lookout
What type of literary device is the following quote:
When Steve is in prison his "being alone when you are not really alone and about being scared all the time" at the beginning of the story foreshadows the horrible time he went through during the trial.
Foreshadowing
What type of conflict is the murder of the drugstore owner?
Man vs. Man
What is the tone of monster
Depressing
What was the name of the Owner of the drugstore who was killed in murder?
Mr.Nesbitt
Why do the guards take the prisoners' belts and shoelaces?
so the prisoners won't commit suicide
What type of Figurative Language is this quote?
"The best time to cry is at night, when the lights are out and someone is being beaten up and screaming for help."
Imagery
What does this quote Symbolize:
"There is a mirror over the steel sink in my cell. It is six inches high and scratched with the names of some guys who were here before me. When I look into the small rectangle, I see a face looking at me, but I don't recognize it."
This quote symbolizes that Steve cannot escape the judgment of jail, the pain of the judicial system, and the legal and spiritual reality of his experience. The mirror can symbolize how others see him when he is even out of jail.
How does the tone fit along with the story?
The tone fits with the story because steve is sad and depressed because he is being put in jail knowing he didn't commit the crime
What is the name of Steve's attorney?
Kathy O'Brien
Who testified that Steve was a good person who liked to work on making films?
His film teacher Mr. Sawicki.
What type of Figurative language is this quote
"You can't cut this out, this is reality."
Metaphor
What does this quote Symbolize:
"Maybe I could make my own movie. I could write it out and play it in my head. I could block out the scenes like we did in school. The film will be the story of my life.No, not my life, but of this experience."
This quote symbolizes Steve's desire to develop a voice. In a world where voice is absent and superimposed by external reality, the script operates as symbolic of Steve's desire to develop his own voice.
What type of tones does this symbolize
All they talk about in here is hurting people. If you look at somebody, they say, "What you looking at me for? I'll mess you up!" If you make a noise they don't like, they say they'll mess you up. One guy has a knife. It's not really a knife, but a blade glued onto a toothbrush handle. I hate this place. I hate this place. I can't write it enough times to make it look the way I feel. I hate, hate, hate this place!!
Scared and Hate
What other characters are involved in the murder?
James King Richard Evans and Osvaldo Cruz
Why did Osvaldo testify and say he was the only one involved in the crime?
He was afraid of Richard Evans
What type of Sign Post is this:
"He is writing the word monster over and over again"
Again and Again
Is This an Internal or External Conflict?
Steve must face the man he is testifying against: King. Both Steve and King are on trial for murder. King repeatedly tries to intimidate Steve. When seated next to each other, King gives Steve harsh looks.
External Conflict
What is the Mood of the book?
The mood is very dark and filed with despair as we see Steve cope with what may be the outcome of the trial
Who killed Mr. Nesbitt?
James King
Did Steve Harmon Win or Loose This Trial?
Yes Steve did win the trial
What does this quote symbolize
"Steve keeps trying to hide his head under the pillow right before the trial."
This shows that Steve doesn't want to go to the trial.
Is This a Internal or External Conflict
Steve must face the jury. Steve's future is in the hands of the jury. It is up to them to decide if he is guilty or not.
External Conflict
Why type of tone does this quote show:
"The best time to cry is at night, when the lights are out and someone is being beaten up and screaming for help."
Scared