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Steve Harmon is the main character of Walter Dean Myers’ novel Monster. He is a 16-year-old Black aspiring filmmaker from Harlem who is accused of participating in a robbery-turned-murder. Throughout the book, Steve struggles with his identity and the labels society places on him as a young Black man.
The main protagonist of the novel, Steve Harmon is a 16-year-old African-American boy on trial for his alleged role in a robbery that led to a murder. The novel is presented in the form of Steve’s screenplay and diary entries, providing insight into his thoughts, fears, and emotions. He’s a talented filmmaker and a complex character struggling with his identity in the face of damning accusations. The trial forces Steve to confront harsh realities about himself, his environment, and society’s perceptions.