Monster Questions for Reflection
Monster – questions about the audio version
Section A – Choose 2 of these questions to respond to, making sure you use evidence to support your ideas.
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How does hearing the voices change your understanding or appreciation of the novel?
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“Sometimes I feel like I’ve walked into the middle of a movie…” What does he mean by this? Have you ever felt this way?
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In the audio version, we hear all of the directions we normally wouldn’t hear if we were watching a play or movie. Does this get in the way of your understanding or help it? Explain.
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While the audio was playing, Marilou said, “There is no image. I want to see it.” What would it look like if there was an image (a movie or play)? Describe the colours, images, objects, people, etc… you would see if it was a movie. Explain your choices.
Section B Choose 2 of these questions to respond to, making sure you use evidence to support your ideas.
This story is one of discrimination. How so?
Miss O’Brien comments to Steve that being young and black may already make him seem guilty to the jury. What does this statement say about racism in the American legal system?
The novel does not answer the question of Steve’s guilt or innocence for the crime he allegedly committed. Do you personally think that Steve is guilty or innocent? Why?
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