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1. what \cheap trick\ does petrocelli use? what effect do you think this will have on the jurors?
2. why does steve feel he loses his identity in jail?
3. according to his journal entry, what causes steve to get involved with the others in planning the robbery?
4. what was the ultimate cause of nesbitt’s death?
5. explain steve’s conversation with o’brien and why he is troubled.
6. how does steve view guilt?
7. explain what happens when steve’s mother visits him and the effect it has on

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These questions are related to a literary work (likely *Monster* by Walter Dean Myers) and fall under the Arts discipline, specifically the subfield of Literature. Here are brief explanations and answers for each question:

### 1. What “cheap trick” does Petrocelli use? What effect do you think this will have on the jurors?
# Brief Explanations:
Petrocelli (the prosecutor) uses the "cheap trick" of referring to Steve and the other defendants as "monsters" to sway the jurors' emotions. By dehumanizing the defendants, she aims to make the jurors view them negatively, influencing their judgment to find them guilty.
# Answer:
Petrocelli refers to Steve and the other defendants as “monsters” (this is the “cheap trick”). This is likely to make jurors view the defendants negatively, swaying them to be more inclined to find them guilty by appealing to their emotions and dehumanizing the accused.

### 2. Why does Steve feel he loses his identity in jail?
# Brief Explanations:
In jail, Steve is addressed by his inmate number (not his name) and is part of a system that treats inmates as a collective rather than individuals. The dehumanizing environment, strict routines, and loss of personal autonomy make him feel like he’s just a “number” or a part of a group, not his true self.
# Answer:
Steve feels he loses his identity in jail because he is referred to by his inmate number (not his name), is part of a dehumanizing system that treats inmates as a collective, and loses personal autonomy. The strict, impersonal environment makes him feel like he’s just a “number” rather than his true self.

### 3. According to his journal entry, what causes Steve to get involved with the others in planning the robbery?
# Brief Explanations:
From his journal, Steve gets involved with the others in planning the robbery due to peer pressure and a desire to fit in. He wants to be seen as “tough” or part of the group, and he is influenced by those around him (like Bobo and King) who are involved in criminal activities.
# Answer:
According to his journal, Steve gets involved in planning the robbery due to peer pressure and a desire to fit in. He wants to be seen as “tough” or part of the group and is influenced by those around him (e.g., Bobo, King) who are involved in criminal activities.

### 4. What was the ultimate cause of Nesbitt’s death?
# Brief Explanations:
The ultimate cause of Nesbitt’s death is the robbery that escalated to murder. King and Bobo (or one of the robbers) shot Nesbitt during the robbery of his store. The robbery (and the subsequent violence during it) led to his death.
# Answer:
The ultimate cause of Nesbitt’s death was the robbery that escalated to murder—during the robbery of his store, one of the robbers (King or Bobo, in the context of the story) shot him.

### 5. Explain Steve’s conversation with O’Brien and why he is troubled.
# Brief Explanations:
Steve talks to O’Brien (his lawyer) about his role in the robbery. O’Brien is focused on winning the case (getting a not - guilty verdict) rather than Steve’s feelings or his sense of innocence. Steve is troubled because he feels O’Brien doesn’t see him as a person, just a client, and he’s also struggling with his own guilt (or perceived guilt) and the reality of his situation.
# Answer:
In his conversation with O’Brien, Steve discusses his role in the robbery. O’Brien is more focused on winning the case (securing a not - guilty verdict) than on Steve’s feelings or his sense of innocence. Steve is troubled because he feels O’Brien views him as a client to defend (not as a person) and he struggles with his own guilt (or perceived guilt) and the harsh reality of his situation.

### 6. How does Steve view guilt?
# Brief Explanations:
Steve views guilt as both legal and moral. Legally, guilt is about being found guilty in court, but morally, he struggles with whether he is guilty in his heart—even if he isn’t legally guilty, he feels a sense of responsibility or shame for his involvement (or perceived involvement) in the robbery and Nesbitt’s death.
# Answer:
Steve views guilt as both legal (being found guilty in a court of law) and moral. Even if he isn’t legally guilty, he struggles with a sense of moral guilt or responsibility for his involvement (or perceived involvement) in the robbery and Nesbitt’s death, feeling shame about his actions (or association with the crime).

### 7. Explain what happens when Steve’s mother visits him and the effect it has on Steve.
# Brief Explanations:
When Steve’s mother visits, she is emotional and upset. She struggles to connect with Steve in the jail environment, and Steve feels her pain and the distance between them. This visit makes Steve more aware of the impact of his situation on his family, deepening his sense of guilt and sadness, and making him long for normalcy and his old life.
# Answer:
When Steve’s mother visits, she is emotional and distressed. The jail environment creates a distance between them, and Steve feels her pain. This visit makes Steve more acutely aware of the impact of his situation on his family, deepening his guilt, sadness, and his longing for his old life and normalcy.

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1. What “cheap trick” does Petrocelli use? What effect do you think this will have on the jurors?

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2. Why does Steve feel he loses his identity in jail?