Discovering Who You Are Through Life's Experiences by Jack Fulton https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook A Monster Project en-us 2016-11-29 14:59:50 UTC 2025-10-14 10:30:24 UTC hello@padlet.com “The idea that we’re just trying to stop crime in white or middle-class areas is nonsense. Everyone living in the city deserves the same protection.” (Myers 123). jack_fulton https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140520074 This can show that Steve is growing up in a city where violence is common, so that might affect how he feels growing up.]]> 2016-11-29 15:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140520074 “We hit a drugstore” (Myers 177). jack_fulton https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140520356 This can show that a drugstore robbery might not be too uncommon, and that they didn’t think much of the robbery. This can also show that Steve would not think it’s that big of a deal.

]]> 2016-11-29 15:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140520356 “First I was scared of being hit or raped.” (Myers 139). jack_fulton https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140520526 This shows that society has painted a reality that prison is a horrible place and you could get really hurt there.

]]> 2016-11-29 15:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140520526 “What you guessing about when i’m so flat I ain’t got enough money to buy a can of beer?” (Myers 149). jack_fulton https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140520692 This shows that King expects to be able to buy a can of beer whenever, and shows that Steve has been living in an economy that has alcohol everywhere.

]]> 2016-11-29 15:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140520692 “It’s probably those crack people. They say they’ll do anything for that stuff.” (Myers 118). jack_fulton https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140521005 This shows that Steve is used to a city that is dangerous, with drug dealers and addicts roaming around, so he might be used to having to act tough.

]]> 2016-11-29 15:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140521005 “To get paid. I got a sure getover. You know that drugstore got burned out that time? They got it all fixed up now. Drugstores always keep some money." (Myers 150). jack_fulton https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140833169 This shows that Steve has to decide what kind of person he is in this scene by choosing whether or not to participate in the robbery.

]]> 2016-11-30 15:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140833169 “You need to present yourself as someone the jurors can believe in.” (Myers 216). jack_fulton https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140835274 This shows that Steve needs to take the stands of the court in order to prove his innocence, and that is a big challenge for a sixteen-year-old boy.

]]> 2016-11-30 15:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140835274 “And we know who you are, don’t we? You’re the dope dealer and the thief who could see a man killed and then go over to a fast-food place and have a nice meal.” (Myers 187). jack_fulton https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140837354 This shows that a lot of things about Bobo are being assumed and that society is giving stereotypical bad guy traits to him.

]]> 2016-11-30 15:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140837354 “I didn’t recognize him at first, but then I did-the pictures look different that he does in person.” (Myers 167-168). jack_fulton https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140907619 This shows that the police had Mrs. Henry pick out some photos that the police had showed her, and that she was shown pictures of criminals, showing that the people had already assumed that it was a known criminal that pulled off the robbery.

]]> 2016-11-30 18:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140907619 “Why are you handcuffing my son if you just want to ask him a few questions? I don’t understand.Ma’am, it’s just routine, don’t worry about it.” (Myers 124-125). jack_fulton https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140910043 This shows that the officers have already assumed that Steve is involved with the robbery and that they need to handcuff him.

]]> 2016-11-30 18:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140910043 “Yeah, all we need is a lookout. You know, check the place out-make sure ain’t no badges copping some z’s in the back. You down for it?” (Myers 150). jack_fulton https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140914767 Steve has to decide whether or not he is a bad enough person to take part in the robbery and whether or not King will make him.

]]> 2016-11-30 18:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140914767 “Are you nervous? Do you want to take a few minutes? No.” (Myers 227). jack_fulton https://padlet.com/jack_fulton/monsterbook/wish/140916223 Steve has to withstand the prosecutor asking him lots of questions and pressuring him, which shows that he is brave and can withstand the pressure.

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