Monster Argumentative Essay Example

two participants in the crime are testifying that Steve was an accomplice, and Steve states that he was, "walking down the street, trying to make his mind a blank screen." This is not just a coincidence, and this is just more evidence that adds up to the verdict that he is guilty.

Additionally, Steve believes he is guilty throughout the entire trial and is trying to convince himself that he is innocent. He admits on page 266, that he is terrified of his jail sentence if he is proven guilty. Then after trying to convince himself he is innocent, he tells himself that he is a good person, but good people can still do bad things. If he was innocent then why would he not believe in himself, and tell himself that good people can do bad things? All of these thoughts lead the reader to the conclusion that he was an accomplice on the crime, but is now regretful for his actions and wants to change them. Although him trying to cover up and lie about his actions will not change the fact that they did happen, and now he should have to face the consequences.

Even though the jury did not find Steve Harmon guilty, he has to live with what he has done for the rest of his life. He will always have the guilt of never facing the consequences of his mistake, and won't feel like he is a good person. He says that his brother doesn't look at him the same. Steve thinks that when his brother looks at him he is thinking, "I don't know who you

are, I don't want to be like you, You are a Monster." This is Steve's guilt coming out in a way that makes him believe that everyone is treating him different and thinking that he is guilty. This should give you enough evidence to decide that even though he was proven innocent, that he is really guilty because of his actions.