11R In Cold Blood Blogs
Blog #1
What "worldly belongings" does Perry keep with him, and what might these items reveal about him?
Blog #2
Truman Capote foreshadows the Clutter's fate in a few ways, offering statements by friends or
observations about the Clutters' traits that hint at the tragedy to come. Find at least two of these implied
references, and explain in a paragraph for each how these facts help build suspense.
Blog 3
The wild speculation of the local residents regarding who committed the Clutter murders begins
immediately after the crime is discovered, and continues until the perpetrators are caught. Discuss the
initial reaction of the townspeople in “Last To See Them Alive”. What, if anything, does this speculation
reveal about the character of the local townspeople? Review pages 68-72.
Blog 4
Review pages 77-87; list all of the facts and information that the police gathered in their initial
investigation. Discuss some of the theories/suspects that Agent Dewey was considering as to possible
perpetrators of the crime. Assume that you are working as a homicide detective in Nassau County today,
and this crime happens in your jurisdiction. Exact same facts. Create a theory of your own as to who
committed the crime, discuss possible motives.
Blog 5
Examine the words that Perry thought were "beautiful" or "useful" on pages 146 of the book. Choose
three of these words, and explain in a paragraph why you think Perry would find them important. Base
your answer on your knowledge of Perry's character and make specific references to the book.