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Rhetorical Analysis Of Monster 'By Kathy O' Brien

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In Monster, by Walter Dean Meyers, Kathy O'Brien must get Steve Harmon ready for trial - who is being accused of felony murder. O’Brien has to find a way to make her client presentable to the jury while also preparing him for his testimony. K. Nichole Nesbitt is an attorney that explains what lawyers should be doing for their clients in the process. Nesbitt goes into detail about how ethical lawyers should be reviewing a client's legal rights and examining their responses. While then goes on about how an unethical lawyer cannot advise a client to lie or mislead the jury in any way. When considering Nesbitt’s article, O’Brien’s preparations are ethical because they encourage Steve to be truthful. Nesbitt recognizes the roles a lawyer must play. First, she discusses how an attorney is strongly …show more content…

First, O’Brien persuades Steve into believing in himself. O'Brien states, “I think they want to hear your side of the story.”(215) She wants Steve to have the upper hand. He needs to put his side of the situation out there and make his face known. O’Brien is ethical because she is instructing Steve to tell the truth and put himself forth. Next, She advises Steve to be presentable in front of the jury. O’Brien advises, “Present yourself as someone the jurors can believe in.”(216) Steve is being told more about the case and what is to come. If he puts his story out there, the jury will see differently. O’Brien is giving good legal advice to him, showing she is ethical. Lastly, O'Brien is encouraging steve to be honest while proving his innocence on trial. Steve answers, “Last summer?” O’brien shows whether she likes or dislikes some of his answers to get him ready. She encourages him to change his answer to be in his favor. Obrien is preparing Steve and encouraging him for his testimony. O’Brien is an ethical lawyer because she prepares, helps, and gives the advice to steve so he doesn't go on stand

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