Characters in Monster by Walter Dean Myers
Character Role in Novel
Protagonist/Main
Steve
character
Harmon
Defendant in the case
On trial for murder
Kathy
O’Brien
Sandra
Petrocelli
James King
Richard
“Bobo”
Evans
Osvaldo
Cruz
Jose
Delgado
Sal Zinzi
Name_______________________
Qualities/Characteristics
16 years old; Black
Scared, confused and upset about being in jail
Very lonely and afraid
Having identity issues—doesn’t recognize himself
emotionally and mentally in jail
Wonders how he got in this situation
Character Role in Novel
Wendell
Bolden
Mr. Harmon
Mrs.
Harmon
Mr. Sawicki
Asa Briggs
Jerry
Harmon
Mr. Nesbitt
Judge
Qualities/Characteristics