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MONSTER BOOK SUMMARY - MONSTER LITERATURE CRITICISM
IMPORTANT QUOTATIONS - QUOTES AND ANALYSIS
The following quotations are important at various points in the story:(Harper
Tempest, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers, 1999):
1.) “It is about being alone when you are not really alone and
about being scared all the time.”
(pg. 4 - This is Steve’s first commentary as he opens his journal in jail.)............
............ 10.) “Where’s my life? Where’s my damned life?”
(pg. 222 - One of the inmates makes this sad observation of his existence.)
SYMBOLISM / MOTIFS / METAPHORS / IMAGERY / SYMBOLS
Other elements that are present in this novel are symbols and
metaphors. Symbols are the use of some unrelated idea
to represent something else. Metaphors are direct comparisons made between
characters and ideas. There are many symbols and metaphors used by the
author such as:
1.) Steve tries to hide his head under a blanket to avoid going
to the first day of trial. The blanket symbolizes comfort and safety...........
.............8.) The films that Steve is making are symbolic of his inner struggle.
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