In Cold Blood Metaphors

Constituting the idea of isolation and enjoyment of being “out there”, Capote writes, “The local accent is barbed with a prairie twang, a ranch-hand nasalness”. He uses diction to create a hostile country tone to the speech and dialect of the people. The word “barbed” can be reckoned to show and simulate the want of people staying out, like when barbed wire is hung on fences of secure buildings, or the want to keep people in, like in jails. The term “twang” is used to construct the image of country folk, with farms and all knowing one another’s names. Capote uses diction in an odd way in the seventh line of the excerpt, “the land is flat, and the views are awesomely extensive”. The use of the word “awesomely” contradicts the tone of a country, calm, unobtrusive environment. In the last line of the first paragraph, Capote uses diction and a simile to show not only the setting, but the disconnect of Holcomb to the outside world. “Horses, herds of cattle, a white cluster of grain elevators rising as gracefully as Greek temples”, the discussion of the plethora of animals in the area just provides more concrete evidence that the village can be considered a farm/ rural area. When Capote compares the “white cluster of grain elevators rising” to Greek temples, its to improve the audiences understanding of how the simplest structures, are “holy” and marvelous to them. It shows their lack of worldly experience and knowledge.

In addition to including the most boring of details, Capote uses a great deal of imagery to describe the town and its residents. Focusing mostly on visual appeal, he describes the "sulphur-colored paint" and "flaking gold" to reveal the town's appearance and has-been status. Portraying the area as one that has seen better days, Capote writes about the "old stucco structure" that no longer holds dances, the crumbling post office, and the bank that now fails to serve its original purpose.” Combining visual imagery with hints of desolation, Capote attempts to reveal the gray and boring nature of the town through its appearance. He does not, however, rely only on visual details; in describing the local accent as "barbed with a prairie twang," he uses both auditory and visual appeal to make one imagine a ranch-hand's tone of voice and pattern of speech as he describes the events of his farming days. The "hard blue skies and desert-clear air" contribute to a feeling of emptiness, an emotional vacancy that seems omnipresent in the small town. Finally, even "the steep and swollen grain elevators" that represent the town's prosperity are seen in a solemn and mysterious light, as Capote makes certain to mention that the townspeople camouflage this abundance without explaining why they choose to do so.

Capote utilizes imagery to paint a picture of the small town of Holcomb. Capote wants his readers to relate to the tiny town. He portrays Holcomb as “out there.” By describing a town as “out there,” the readers immediately know that the town being described is small and empty. The readers can think of a town that is far from the busy city. Capote wants the readers to think of Holcomb as a town where tumbleweeds pass through without anyone noticing. Some readers may even relate to this tiny town because they came from a small town of their own. In the second paragraph, the author characterizes the streets

Holcomb exists as an isolated town in the middle of nowhere. Small towns like Holcomb, remote Midwestern towns, often represent innocence and the American Dream. A stereotypical ideal materializes that in a small, secluded town a person knows their neighbors exceptionally well and there is complete trust and faith in every individual. Often, a strong sense of community and overall safety occurs among the townsfolk. The murders are a rude awakening to nearly the entire town, that not everyone is as innocent as they may appear. “After he'd hung up, a colleague asked, 'What's wrong? Marie scared?' 'Hell, yes,' Dewey said. 'Her, and everyone else.'” (87.) The town is truly not as pleasant and trustworthy as it portrayed itself before the tragedy, the gossip proves that there is

As I paid my visits to Elkton, a new town revealed itself. Elkton was dying. The sign on the hardware store had fallen on one side, the movie store had bankrupted and closed, and the tiny library was a pathetic joke. I never went back to the thrift store, I had thrown away my stuffed animals long ago, and the place stank of cheap cigarettes. Worst of all, the little house I had once lived in was dead and vacant. Weeds almost swallowed the "For Sale" sign at the road, and a green film grew over the siding. To me, Elkton reeked of decay and hopelessness. I hated the

n any case, this was no million dollar wander with the houses here were tear-downs that nobody had any motivation to repair as people of colour lived there. Periodically, there are windows still in possession of its glass yet most had broken such a long time ago that there was no hint of the shards on the spoiling floor boards. Many of the homes had the rooftops incompletely collapsed or in any event they hang like a frustrating soufflé. The only welcoming you felt was the wail of the breeze, The fate of the town had been gradually beaten by the Great Depression and it had inevitably surrendered to gravity with only a few witnesses or individual’s to grieve its passing.

What Makes To Kill A Mockingbird a Classic? What qualifications are needed in a book to consider it a classic? Some factors that take part in making a book a classic are; addressing universal concerns, shifts a person’s point of view on life, test of time, universal appeal, makes connections, etc.. To Kill A Mockingbird is a classic book because it stands the test of time, addresses universal concerns, makes connections and shifts a person’s point of view on life.

Even before the first page is read, the readers are already made aware of how the book ends; the novel provides description of what took place during and after the trials, and how the townsfolk of Holcomb, reacted to the murder of the Clutter family. The story of what happened to the Clutter family is told, and all the audience can do is to wait in suspense and let the action fall out, like a car accident on the verge of happening. Capote’s use of blurring the line of truth and actuality is skillful, but it is also confusing. The ending that Capote gives, maintains a false sense of closure to the surviving Clutter daughters, and to

Autumn had arrived. Days got shorter, nights got colder; scattered yellow, brown, orange, and red leaves cut the town into pieces. Attire went from shorts and tank tops to pants and sweaters, and it was as if the town had entered a period of shared silence. It was peaceful for some, but an annoyance to others.

When I entered the courtroom I felt more nervous than I ever had in any other case. Tom Robinson’s face reflected an uneasy fear and nervousness that I understood. He was depending on me to convince the jury of his innocence, although the odds were heavily stacked against us. The audience was split up in the courthouse, but the tension in the atmosphere was overwhelming from both whites and blacks. The jury had already made their decision before stepping into the court, but if even one could be swayed by the hard evidence that I presented then everything would be worth it. The nearby window held my attention for a while with its endless skies full of promise of freedom for everyone, unlike most who have gathered in the bottom section of the courthouse. While I questioned the

The town and the forest reflect two conflicting aspects of human nature. The town represents the human need for societal structure to flourish. In the town, the law runs society and those who break it are harshly punished and it is impossible to hide your secrets. The forest, however, represents the human need for survival, where laws have no meaning and we are stripped to our truest selves. It also represents the Puritan’s fears.

Good-morning/afternoon, fellow peers and Mrs George. Throughout our lives we are presented with various memorable and forgettable but interesting books. This statement can be supported by the contentious quote from John Ruskin which outlines the durable nature of books. “All books are divisible into two classes: the books of the hours, and the books of all Time.”. He asserts that books can be separated into the novels which are popular and relevant for a certain period and the everlasting books which hold far greater value and are more memorable. In my opinion, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee can be definitely categorised into the ‘books of all Time’, as this is determined through it’s great literary value. Literary value is primarily

I chose to write in the form of a narrative as it is highly unlikely that Walter would be able to write as he has had to repeat first grade many times and he struggles with the alphabet. The narrative gave me more freedom to show what was going on at the time as well as what the characters thoughts were regarding an event unlike that of a letter or a news article. This piece was directed towards an audience of people who have read How to kill a mockingbird and from that wish to understand more about how different children from different social classes see an event unfold. I included the Walter’s thoughts on Miss Caroline to show how the Maycomb people were weary of outsiders and show how that weariness was developed from a young age. Walters’s

To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in the early 1900’s in Maycomb, Alabama. The story is written in the perspective of Scout Finch, the narrator. Scout Finch lives with his brother, Jem, his father, Atticus, and their cook, Calpurnia. Scout and Jem play in the summertime with their friend Dill once school ends. Scout, Jem, and Dill are fascinated by the Boo Radley, a neighbor who almost no one had seen in years. The children attempt to lure him out of hiding. Boo Radley’s presence appears a few more times throughout the story. He puts a blanket on Scout and leaves gifts in an oak tree for Scout and Jem to take, yet no one ever sees him come out. A few years

The 1930s had not been a time anyone could possibly refer to as uplifting. It was the period of time where people were living in poverty. One unforgettable event is known as the Great Depression, which To Kill a Mockingbird is based upon. The Great Depression caused massive economic default leading people in penury. Not only was money a problem, but racism was as well. The novel illustrates the drawbacks of the 1930s to show readers the important values that are expressed during this period of time. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee reveals the social values of prejudice, acceptance and righteousness that she insists need to be expressed more in the real world.