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In Cold Blood Close Reading and Analysis Questions “The Last to See Them Alive” 1. How does Capote build suspense even though the reader knows the ultimate outcome from the beginning? Pg. 62 Capote builds suspense by letting us know that the Clutter’s were murdered, but he doesn’t give us all of the details from the killer’s point of view until the very end. 2. What are some details Capote provides to describe the town of Holcomb, Kansas. Pg. 3-5 The author describes Holcomb being on the

In 1966 Truman Capote shocked the world with a novel unlike anything ever seen before. Capote’s novel “In Cold Blood” not only entranced readers with its often dark and mysterious tone, stunning imagery and controversial elements but introduced its audience to an all new genre, a non-fiction novel. In 2001 Lois T. Stover commented on the complexity and depth found in quality young adult literature, she stated that “Good young adult literature deals with the themes and issues that mirror the concerns

and everyone for granted. With the use of amplification Capote is able to represent how Dick just viewed Perry as an easily-manipulable piece in his little game never showing true fondness towards him as Perry believed he reciprocated towards him, thinking they were together in the long run: “Goodbye, Perry. Dick was sick of him--his harmonica, his aches and ills, his superstitions, the weepy womanly eyes, the nagging, whispering voice” (Capote 214). This use of amplification is exceptionally valuable

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

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;

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

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 a mystery and suspense for the reader to get them interested early. He establishes that “four shotgun blasts that, all told, ended six human lives.” (5)

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

As Truman Capote retells the story of the murder of the Clutter family, he also shows the character development of Perry Smith. He was one of the murderers that took part in the crime and was eventually hung for his wrong-doings. However, his life was very complex. He started off with a disheveled childhood which is partly why he eventually grew up to be a killer. However, the way Capote portrays him, the reader in a way sympathizes for Perry even though it is known that he helped commit this heinous

have changed. Some believed that two killers were not given a truly fair trial. Furthermore there was a fight between the system and if the killers should be sentenced to death. This book although effective with style could have used fewer details. Capote presents alternating perspectives, the four members of the Clutter family Nancy, Kenyon, Mrs. Clutter and Mr. Clutter, being victims, and the two murderers, Dick Hickock and Perry Smith. These different perspectives allow the reader to relive each