At the end of the novel Monster, Steven Harmon was declared not guilty. James King was declared guilty of the felony murder (murder done while committing another felony – the armed robbery) of Alguinaldo Nesbitt. James King goes off to jail and Steve Harmon goes home with his family.
Even though Steve is not convicted for the murder, the doubts and fears that haunted him throughout the trial don't all go away. He worries about what kind of person he is, what he is capable of. His relationship with his family is messed up too. He says,
"My father is no longer sure of who I am. He doesn't understand me even knowing people like King or Bobo or Osvaldo. He wonders what else he doesn't know."
Even though Steve did not face any jail time or stain on his official record, he is still punished for his actions at the convenience store. It's clear that these doubts will stay with him for a long time.
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