In part III of the novel readers get "Answers" and
some of these are not easy to read. This
is especially the case on pages 232-246 when the reader is given access to
Perry Smith's side of the story.
Consider this section of the novel and respond to one of the following prompts. What is most striking about Perry's
confession and the way in which Capote writes it? What is Perry's tone as he retells the story
of the night the Clutters were murdered and how is this tone conveyed? How does Perry seem to transform as he tells
this story and how is this change both consistent with and a departure from
what we know about Perry? Remember to
use direct quotations from the novel and provide page numbers for support. Close analysis is necessary. Also, avoid
personal pronouns in your response.
