I think the ending of the book exposes who the real monsters are. I am happy Steve was found innocent, and actually surprised too. I felt he was, but I know how the whole innocent until proven guilty saying works too. Often, if you are a minority you are always guilty in the eyes of certain people. Why did Steve's attorney turn away at the end? That part proabably bugged more than anything else. And that will plague him for a long time, it is difficult not to let other peoples reactions and perceptions sink in to your skin.
I like how at the end Steve says he is looking for one true image of himself. I think what he reveals in this last part is that although he is not sure who he is, he has the power to define himself, he is the camera man, he is in control of his life. There may not be that true image because life, just like on camera, all rests on perception and the perspective.
Oooh yes! You are on to something here Casey! The realization that Steve is the "camera man" here is a significant aspect of this book.
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