In Cold Blood by Truman Capote A True

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

A “True” Account of Actual Events • Capote claims everything to be true • Some events and scenes are hard to believe

The Plot • A misinformed robbery • Murder and escape • A loose end

Richard “Dick” Hickock • Suave and likable • Practical and confident • Ephebophile • Feels no guilt and claims innocence

Perry Smith • Horrible childhood • Sensitive • Romantic with head in the clouds • Feels guilty

Interesting Passages • “Brothers that live when we are dead, don't set yourself against us too. If you could pity us instead, then God may sooner pity you. ” (Opening) -François Villon

Interesting Passages • “’You know what I think? ’ Said Perry. ‘I think there must be something wrong with us. To do what we did. ’ ‘Did what? ’ ‘Out there. ’ (108) • “’Like those puzzles. The ones that ask, ‘How many animals can you find in this picture? ’ In a way, that’s what I’m trying to do. Find the hidden animals. I feel they must be there-if only I could see them’” (Alvin Dewey, 83).

Walker Family Murders - 1959 • Still unsolved as of today • Dick and Perry are the most likely suspects • DNA testing could not link the two to the crime

Is it a good read? • More of a character study than a crime novel • Can draw you in • Some parts are boring, overly detailed, or seem out of place • Overall an interesting story, not for everyone

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