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MONSTER BY WALTER DEAN MYERS
OVERALL ANALYSIS
CHARACTER ANALYSIS
Steve Harmon
Steve is a young, Black male living in the inner city who can’t help but be exposed to bad elements in his neighborhood. The lifestyle in these neighborhoods can often overcome all the good things parents, even in a tough neighborhood, teach their children. Steve is no different. He’s exposed to people to whom he’s attracted, because they seem strong and tough. They are men to him, and he’s at an age where he sorely wants to be recognized as a man.
Unfortunately, he’s not old enough to understand that these guys are
not role models for a good, decent life. He...........
Kathy O’Brien
As his defense attorney, Kathy stands by Steve and defends him to the
best of her ability. That is her..........
Sandra Petrocelli
As the district attorney, it is her job to put the monsters on trial
and prove their guilt. She is very good at her job, even though O’Brien
beats her. She knows that often it is necessary to use other criminals
to testify against those on trial, and to obtain their testimony, she
offers them reduced sentences. However, in this capacity, she is symbolic
of.............
Bobo, King, & Osvaldo
These three young men are obviously criminals and deserve the sentences they receive. However, like Miss Petrocelli, they are symbolic of ..............
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