There are many factors that should be taken into consideration when debating on what the biggest problems are not only in the justice system but also in the court system‚ many of them being seen throughout the novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers. For instance‚ race seems to still be an issue in today’s justice system. One example on how race is a problem in the justice system is on the case of Clarence Brandley. Clarence was realized from jail after being wrongfully convicted and on death row for
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In the book Monster by Walter Dean Myers‚ Steve Harmon is a 16 old African American convicted of being a conspirator in a felony murder. The theme of Monster is to make smart and wise choices‚ in general‚ and more specifically about the book‚ who you hang out with. When Steve learned to make wise choices he was taken in for felony murder‚ he was labeled as a monster by the prosecutor. But Steve didn’t feel like a monster. This lesson will teach Steve to make wise decisions in life but more importantly
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This book is about a kid named Jamal Hicks‚ and his best friend named Tito Cruz. Jamal have a brother that is in jail‚ because he stabbed another person‚ so Jamal’s mama need to get the money to get him out of jail. Jamal has a bad time at school‚ because he doesn’t do his homework‚ and he is always getting in trouble‚ and he is always on Mr. Davidson office {the principal of the school}. He also has a young sister named Sassy. At school there is a kid named Dwayne‚ and he always a bother to
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the book Monster is Walter Dean Myers.in this book the physical setting or state the character is in is depression‚he feels alone as he spends his time in jail.he lets the readers know that time is moving on by the words he has used in the novel. The setting is critical to the story because the book is about an african american going through his time in jail‚ as the prosecuting attorney refers to steve harmon the character as an animal in the process.The protagonist in the story is Steve Harmon.They
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This summer I read a book called Monster. The author is Walter Dean Myers. I was reading through the titles of books i could of read and when i saw Monster it reminded me that people told me it was 10/10. I never like the books i read but i know for sure that this book was the best book i have ever read!!!! Even though i only read like 4 book’s in my life but trust me i know it most more than just good. Judge announces‚ ‘ James King Then must have to return a verdict of guilty of felony murder
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English Written Assignment Analyze of the text “The baddest dog in Harlem” by Walter Dean Myers The story tells of a group people‚ including the narrator (the author Walter Dean Myers?)‚ and what the group experiences one tragic day in Harlem. We meet the group as they discuss which boxer is the best in the world‚ when suddenly many policemen begin to appear‚ and begin to ask questions about a suspect they are searching for. Unfortunately‚ one policeman slips in some dog shit and his gun accidentally
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Monster by Walter Dean Myers Monster is the story about a 16 year old black boy named Steve Harmon from Harlem. Steve is on trial for a being a possible accomplice to a murder. The book begins with him in jail waiting for his trial to start. The story is written in screenplay format‚ due to Steve’s passion for filmmaking‚ along with Steve’s journal writing which he does even in the courtroom. Steve writes this way to keep his sanity while being in prison during the trial. The majority of
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Blood ... Terror ...and Insanity are 3 words you can use to explain Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers. It recalls the Vietnam War through the eyes of Richard Perry‚ an African-American soldier. Perry goes through a lot of changes and sees some of his good friends die in battle fighting for a cause that no one could agree upon. The book has 4 other main characters‚ Lobel‚ Johnson‚ Brunner‚ and Peewee. Myers’ Fallen Angels takes a dive into the harsh reality of modern war. The realistic depictions
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Analysis of “Summer” a poem by Walter Dean Myers Walter Dean Myers poem “Summer” describes in short how the hot summer days are. This is the reason why I chose the poem. It brings me to a younger time in my life when it was less complicated. It was all about having fun. After reading the poem and the mention of “old men” in line 8 the perspective could be from a young person. It brings me to the thoughts of my summer days with my great uncles and their inability to do much during the heat of the
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The short story‚ “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” by Walter Dean Myers‚ the author proves that the value of some items is often highly personal and cannot be easily understood by others when Lemon Brown tells Greg about his treasure‚ when Lemon Brown tells Greg about his son‚ and when Greg’s father lectures him about hard work. The idea that the value of some items aren’t easily understood is shown when Lemon Brown‚ a homeless man‚ tells Greg he has a treasure. Greg can’t quite wrap his head around
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