Question

read the excerpt from monster. we see steve stand shakily and head back to the defense table. he looks out onto the onlookers and sees his parents. his mother forces a smile and his father makes a fist and nods emphatically. we see steve sit down, start to pick up a glass of water, and have to put it down because his hand is shaking so badly. which statement best describes steves parents? they think that steve is innocent. they are willing to fight for their son. they think that the trial is a joke. they are trying to be strong for steve.

Explanation:

Steve's mother forces a smile and his father makes a fist and nods. These actions show they are putting on a brave - face for Steve during a difficult time. There is no clear indication they think he's innocent, that they will fight for him in a legal - sense, or that they think the trial is a joke.

Answer:

They are trying to be strong for Steve.