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Emily
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Perry and Dick's "last laugh" demonstrates how inhumane and horrific some people are. If I was on the jury I would feel more confident in my decision in punishing them, but it also causes me to wonder if dick and perry would get the death sentence if the clutter murders happened now.
— Jun 03, 2015 05:55AM
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Emily
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Dick's father refuses to see Dick in a negative light or as the sadist he truly is. Dick shows his ability to manipulate not just Perry, but his father. He portrays himself as the victim, pretending Perry coerced him into taking place in these crimes.
— Jun 02, 2015 07:03PM
Emily
is on page 248 of 343
Perry confesses to two of the murders while Dick blames Perry for all four. The reader questions who is telling the truth as Perry would likely change his story to please Dick.
— Jun 02, 2015 06:19PM
Emily
is on page 245 of 343
Dick reminisces on his past, painting a picture of a positive childhood with loving and supportive parents, deeply contrasting to Perry. This makes the reader question: Why did Dick turn out as a sadistic criminal?
— Jun 02, 2015 06:16PM
Emily
is on page 200 of 343
Capote portrays Perry in a helpless manner to encourage sympathy from the reader. But does a rough upbringing constitute for murder?
— Jun 01, 2015 04:53AM
Emily
is on page 120 of 343
Capote continually separates the stories of the victims from that of the murders, making the reader ask what his strategy and reason is
— May 31, 2015 10:01AM
Emily
is on page 50 of 343
Capote sets the scene for the infamous murder of the Clutter family in the mid west. Capote captures the experiences of those tragically murdered and of the murderers themselves
— Apr 14, 2015 07:01PM