Monster

Steve writes on Tuesday afternoon after a visit from Kathy, who is struggling with her defense case. She reiterates that they must find a way to differentiate Steve from the others involved in the case. Kathy has Steve make a list of people he loves and admires. Her intention is to call character witnesses on Steve’s behalf. Their discussion depresses Steve more than anything has since he has been in jail. Steve wishes he could speak to his brother Jerry. He writes: “What would I say to him? Think about all the tomorrows of your life” (205).

Asa puts character witnesses on the stand to support King. The first is Dorothy Moore, his cousin, who testifies that King came to see her the day of the robbery and brought her a lamp. When the prosecutor asks if she still has the lamp, Dorothy admits she does not. The second witness is Mr. Nipping, who has known King since he was a little boy. Nipping testifies that King is left-handed, which may be significant since the gun that killed Nesbitt was fired with a right hand.

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