Read the excerpt from Monster.

STEVE
I don’t remember seeing him play ball.

PETROCELLI
You having trouble remembering what you’ve seen?

STEVE
No, but I’ve seen a lot of ball games. I watch a lot of ball games.

PETROCELLI
Are you nervous? Do you want to take a few minutes?

Which statement correctly describes the characterization in the excerpt?

A. Steve's words characterize him as forgetful and confused.

B. Steve's words characterize him as dishonest and afraid.

C. Petrocelli's words characterize Steve as dishonest and afraid.

D. Petrocelli's words characterize Steve as forgetful and confused.