The complication between evil/good characters and any sort of moral implications: What kind of emotional reaction is Capote trying to produce? Why? We considered whether the way he interpreted his characters is different than the way his readers later see them.
The characterization of the killers in comparison to the victims. Capote's refusal to enliven the victims – why are they flat and static? Why does he so thoroughly focus on the killers? Perhaps this is essential in understanding that the victims were no longer alive – that their characters cannot be explored. Also, Capote may have thought that the killers are simply more interesting studies.
The link between journalism and novel writing: At what point does Capote manipulate his reader beyond a journalistic account? What are the connections between journalistic and novel writing and the merits of both?
The religious aspects of Capote's novel: is he implying something about the belief in God by emphasizing the spiritualities of his characters? The hypocrisy of Christianity and the dangers of a lack/extremisim of faith.
Homosexual themes? Other symbolism/metaphors? Was Capote's portrayal of Holcomb was fair and realistic? What is rural America like today? Has it changed?
Monday, April 16, 2007
Truman Capote: In Cold Blood
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