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by Walter Dean Myers
About 56 pages (16,804 words)
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Monster Study Guide consists of approx. 56 pages of summaries and analysis on Monster by Walter Dean Myers. Browse the literature study guide below:

  Overview

  About the Author

  Plot Summary

  Chapter Summaries & Analysis

The fictional author of this story, Steve Harmon, writes in a printing, non-cursive style about his impression of prison and why he is writing the story. Steve writes in a notebook that the prison authorities allow him to keep. He describes how his looks have changed, the terrible violence in prison, that he must live with fear every moment, and when he feels safe enough to cry. Steve ends the untitled prologue with a brief explanation of why he chose the title Monster. (read more)
      Prologue
      Chapter 1, Monday, July 6th
      Chapter 2, Tuesday, July 7th
      Chapter 3, Wednesday, July 8th
      Chapter 4, Thursday, July 9th
      Chapter 5, Notes:
      Chapter 6, Friday, July 10th
      Chapter 7, Saturday, July 11th
      Chapter 8, Sunday, July 12th
      Chapter 9, Monday, July 13th
      Chapter 10, Tuesday, July 14th
      Chapter 11, Friday Afternoon, July 17th
      Chapter 12, December 5 Months Later

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  Social Sensitivity

  Literary Qualities

  Themes

  Themes and Characters

  Style

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  Suggested Essay Topics

  Ideas for Reports and Papers

  For Further Reference

  Related Titles/Adaptations

  Copyright Information

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