In the Prologue of the novel, Steve Harmon mentions that he will be writing a screenplay based on his experience of being on trial for his life. He says that he will name the film "Monster." According to the prosecuting attorney, a "monster" is an individual who has no regard for the safety and well-being of others. Monsters stalk and prey on the weak, which is why they should be locked up. Symbolically, "monsters" are an unfair label applied to the misrepresented young minorities who are viewed as guilty before they are tried. One of the main themes Myers explores is how the justice system unfairly labels young minorities when they are on trial. Steve's major internal conflict centers on how he views himself. Through his filmmaking, Steve hopes to understand himself and dispel the label "monster."
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