Myers, W. D., & Myers, C. (1999).
Monster. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
Summary: Steve Harmon
is on trial for murder. But he feels as
if this couldn’t really be happening to him so Steve tells his story as though
he is filming a movie, a movie of his life.
A murder occurred although it was not at the hands of Steve but he was
involved but to what extent is what his lawyer is trying to prove. In the end Steve is found not guilty but at
what expense? His mom is happy he is not
in jail, his dad moved away and is no longer sure of who Steve is anymore, and
even Steve himself isn’t sure who he is either. The characters seem to hardened
to life by their environment. These lack
sensitivities appear to be the result of growing up in an indifferent
environment with great socioeconomic disadvantages. The main character’s inability to see himself
as an integral part of the events that occurred is an example of the lack of sensitivity.
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