Monster

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Betty Trevino I believe the reason O'Brien looks away from him is because she is recognizing the difference between "innocence" and being found "not guilty." The fo…moreI believe the reason O'Brien looks away from him is because she is recognizing the difference between "innocence" and being found "not guilty." The former is about lacking culpability and the other is about the justice system not having enough evidence to convict. Steve himself recognizes his own progression from believing he is innocent for not having done his part in the caper and understanding that he is complicit in events that lead to the death of an innocent man. O'Brien has dutifully performed her job under the law but both she and Steve's father recognize that he proved himself capable of being a part of something very ugly. (less)
Azalia It's really up to the reader to decide what Steve means, However, I perceived it as how the criminals and accused ended up in their individual situati…moreIt's really up to the reader to decide what Steve means, However, I perceived it as how the criminals and accused ended up in their individual situations.How they landed in jail, got involved in a crime, etc. But also how they tell themselves, "Its going to be alright", when in truth, it never is and never was. (less)
Shake Speare Because they all turn into monsters at the end and go to monster island, which is really a peninsula.

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