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    Throughout their childhood and later adult life Dick and Perry are exposed to experiences which contribute to their lawlessness in the book In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. Recurring trends throughout each man’s lives such as their involvements in traumatic car accidents and higher education contribute to their unstable mental being, which eventually leads to the murders of the Clutter family. In Cold Blood argues that Dick and Perry’s backgrounds make their criminality inevitable. Both Perry and

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    Truman Capote Forced to live with relatives from a young age, grew up without stable parental figures, and struggled to find himself and where he belonged, even as a child. While some might see this as an unfortunate way to grow up, Truman Capote used his experiences as an opportunity to make art in the form of literature. His novels changed the way people thought of nonfiction and journalism writing styles, both during his time period and even today. Although his background and somewhat flamboyant

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    Cold Blood by Truman Capote suggests criminals deserve careful analysis, an unpopular opinion; he refers to the lives of two characters, dreams shattered, suffering from the same fate. Through the investigation of a detective bureau and the author 's interpretation, the perpetrators symbolize a bigger picture. Although the details of the crime convey Perry as a cold-blooded murderer, Capote illustrates Perry as a victim of his childhood by emphasizing his insecurities and fears. Capote highlights Perry

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    Truman Capote Truman Capote was a great literature writer in the 1900’s. He was born on September 30, 1924 in New Orleans and passed away on August 25, 1984. He has written numerous books, stories and plays and became a very talented writer of his time and in American history. “...many reviewers noted Capote's talents as a writer,” (Biography 12). He developed his own style of writing very early and many people were attracted to the talent of his writing. Capote has a unique way of creating characters

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    Truman Capote Truman Capote was an astonishing, well-known writer. He wrote many great novels and short stories in the fifty-nine years of his life. Many of his works were made into movies, with many great actors starring in them. Even though his life was very reckless, he still managed to show how creative he was in his works. He was born on September 30, 1924, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His parents, Arch and Lillie Mae Persons, greatly neglected him as a child. Capote was often left in the

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    Truman Capote's writing techniques are an essential component to the overall effect that his message gives to the readers. The use of rhetorical as well as literary devices work hand in hand to show the reader just exactly what Capote was trying to convey through his words. At first glance, it may be difficult to decipher the message, however once one digs deeper the message becomes much clearer. Capote wants the audience to understand the importance of living life to the fullest because it can change

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    extremely intense investigation. Truman wrote a nonfiction book about this whole situation, his story follows the lives of the murderers before, during and after murders took place. It also shows the panic and anxiety of the citizens who also lived in Holcomb, and finally the consequences the murderers received. The famous author Truman Capote used rhetorical devices such as foreshadowing, symbolism and imagery to set an intended tone and enhance his writing style. Capote used foreshadowing to create

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    struggle a lot with finding who were the real killers. Nevertheless, eventually, the KBI had found two murders who were known as Perry Smith and Dick Hickock. After a long period of trials from the quan tòa, the two killers were sentenced to death. Truman Capote became interested in this case so much that he decided he would love to have an investigation and write a book about this. He set out with friend Harper

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    The novel, In Cold Blood by Truman Capote would be a good, diverse addition to the ENG 3U course for many reasons, beginning with how the novel is non-fiction, but still manages to create a story line, while remaining appealing for the reason that it differs from most novels on course syllabus to the way the author can make you feel for the characters. In Cold Blood is a novel written about a real life event that happened in Holcomb, Kansas, 1959. A family of four is murdered in their house in

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    The author Truman Capote reconstructs the slaying in 1959 of a farm family in Holcomb, Kansas which created a media frenzy and the investigation that led to the capture, trial, and execution of the killers, Capote generates suspense and empathy, the Clutter family is murdered by Dick Hickcock and Perry smith. A majority of the book is primarily about how they go on a run together, get arrested, and spend their time in jail. Dick and Perry are actually quite opposite. Perry had an unfortunate childhood;

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