Monster by Walter Dean Myers is s study of guilt by association. It is also a poignant telling of how a person can lose sight of themselves when they allow society to label them.
Despite the fact that Steve is acquitted of any involvement in the crime that was committed by his two acquaintances, he is still stigmatized by having been associated with them.
After the robbery, Steve finds himself accused and jailed despite the fact that...
Monster by Walter Dean Myers is s study of guilt by association. It is also a poignant telling of how a person can lose sight of themselves when they allow society to label them.
Despite the fact that Steve is acquitted of any involvement in the crime that was committed by his two acquaintances, he is still stigmatized by having been associated with them.
After the robbery, Steve finds himself accused and jailed despite the fact that he did not participate in the actual crime. He spends his time writing in his diary and trying to keep track of his innocence. This is difficult to do, given his proximity to the crime scene and the potential that he did - willingly or not - appear to play the role of lookout.
Upon his acquittal, he approaches his lawyer in order to demonstrate his gratitude. However, instead of embracing him she redirects her attention elsewhere. This leaves Steve with the uneasy feeling that he will always be labeled a "monster."
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