monster by walter dean myers – Flashcards
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steve harmon
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accused for murder
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richard "bobo" evans
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going to steal from a store
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james king
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going to steal from a store
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kathy o'brien
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steve's lawyer
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external conflict
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people think he is a monster
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internal conflict
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he thinks that he should give up hope
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what point of view is the story told?
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1st person
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who is narrating the story?
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steve harmon
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what is myers' style of narrative? what format is used?
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script
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what does myers say to his reason for writing the novel monster?
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hoped to show the steps that lead someone "from innocense to criminal acts, and eventually to prison."
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what is significant or important about the title?
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it is what steve harmon is called
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why is steve in prison?
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for murder
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what does the prosecuting attorney call steve? why is this important?
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he calls steve a monster. it's important because steve becomes unsure about his existance and whether or not he is a good person.
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what does steve decide to do, in order to make sense of his trial
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he makes everything that happens into a movie script
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what is the jury's verdict for steve at the end of the novel for?
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innocent
