The protagonist (main character) in Walter Dean Myer's short novel Monster is Steven Harmon. Steve is obviously a male character. His age is sixteen, and he is African American. The book opens with Steve Harmon in prison, and quickly moves to his court trial. He is on trial for a felony murder resulting from a robbery. The trial is hard on Harmon. He is constantly wondering if indeed he is the monster that the prosecution is trying to portray him as. On one hand, he thinks that he has to posture and be tough like some of the guys from his neighborhood, but on the other hand Harmon isn't at all like those guys. Violence definitely bothers Harmon, and that personality trait is supported by Mr. Sawicki's statement that Harmon is "talented, bright, and compassionate."
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