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Monster CH 1&2

The document discusses a book written in a drama script format, focusing on the protagonist, Steve, who copes with his reality by viewing it as a movie plot. It includes reflections on his feelings of guilt, the symbolism of a blanket, and the implications of testimonies in a legal context. Additionally, it explores Steve's character through flashbacks and interactions with others, revealing his struggles and perceptions of his surroundings.

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Monster CH 1&2

The document discusses a book written in a drama script format, focusing on the protagonist, Steve, who copes with his reality by viewing it as a movie plot. It includes reflections on his feelings of guilt, the symbolism of a blanket, and the implications of testimonies in a legal context. Additionally, it explores Steve's character through flashbacks and interactions with others, revealing his struggles and perceptions of his surroundings.

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Introduction-

1. What is the first thing you notice about how this book is written that makes it different from other books you
have read?

its written in a drama script

2. In the opening line Steve states that, “The best time to cry is at night.” Why does he think this? Do you agree
with Steve’s assumption?
I think he said that becuase everyone’s asleep and no one can hear you, i agree
becuase no one can hear you while you cry and no one can ask you why your crying

3. Steve decides that the best way to deal with his reality is to look at it like the plot of a movie. Why does he
decide that?

Monday, July 6th-

1. Steve uses movie script directions to describe his surroundings. Do these directions help you to visualize the
scenes in your mind better than a standard novel, or do you find them confusing?

2. A voice over states, “Ain’t no use putting the blanket over your head, man. You can’t cut this out; this is reality.
This is the real deal.” Can you think of any other times that people put blankets over their heads? What does
this show us about Steve’s age?

3. What could the blanket possibly symbolize to Steve?

4. How does O’Brien respond to the fact that Steve is chronicling this as a movie? What does that show us about
O’Brien?

5. Petrocelli states in her opening argument, “there are also monsters in our communities.” What does she mean
by this?
6. Steve flashes back to his high school film class, why do you think he does this?

7. Why does Steve begin to scribble the word “MONSTER” all over his notebook?

8. What does O’Brien mean when she says, “You have to believe in yourself if we’re going to convince a jury that
you’re innocent.”

9. Why could Zinzi’s testimony be called into question?

10. Steve flashes back to an incident with his friend Tony. Can you infer anything about his character from this
incident?

Tuesday, July 7th

1. What does it say about Steve’s guilt that he says, “I hate this place so much…All they talk about I here is
hurting people.”

2. Summarize Bolden’s testimony and explain why his testimony is also brought into question.

3. Why is it ironic that Bolden states, “I just wanted to do the right thing. You know, like a good citizen?”

4. What does Steve’s flashback with his brother show us about his character?

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