Student Response #2

While attention to character development, narrative structure, and relationships are essential elements in most works of literary merit, Capote, even more than other writers, tends to value character over other literary elements.

Study the passage from the “Persons Unknown” section of Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood, be- ginning, “Mountains. Hawks wheeling in a white sky,” and ending approximately three pages later with, “We sure splattered him.” Then, write a coherent, well-written response in which you analyze how Capote manages to effectively create a complete impression of the character of Perry Smith.

Do not merely describe the character or summarize the passage.

Due date: Friday 8 November. 

Clutter Family Photos

Here are some photos I collected from the Internet of the Clutter Family

In happier times...

Mr Clutter...

The funeral...

Bonnie and Herb's headstone...

Clutter home on the day of the murders...

Herb Clutter

Face up

Student Response #1

Students, 

Here is your first 'weekly response'. Please construct a paragraph in response to the following: 

Read the passage from the section “The Last to See Them Alive” from Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood that begins, “The master of River Valley Farm, Herbert William Clutter...” and ends several pages later with, “...had small reason to complain.”

Then, write a well-organized response in which you analyze how Capote uses the Clutter family to represent the rising middle- class in 1950s America. Be certain to ground all of your assertions firmly in the text.

Be sure to write you name in the comment box so I know who responded and follow the instructions for responding provided in the study guide. 

Remember, this is an English class and points will be taken off for incorrect use of the English language, and any other spelling and grammatical errors. 

Due date: Friday November 4

Instructions For Posting Comments

Students,

As discussed in class, you will be required (for a grade) to add comments to a weekly blog post, as posted by Revell.

When replying or commenting on ANY post on this blog, please ensure to leave your name. DO NOT post your full name. Ensure that you use an Internet appropriate name (as approved by me) or use just your first name.

Any post/comment without an attribution will be deleted.

Thank you

In Cold Blood: Richard Hickock and Perry Smith

You guys were asking me in class today for photos of Richard and Perry. Here we go! Richard is on the left and Perry is on the right.

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