Post by alextraylor on Dec 8, 2014 23:59:51 GMT
I believe that it is abundantly clear that Capote was against Capitol Punishment. The moral of this entire book in my eyes is that there are two sides to every story. People can have a change in heart and can feel regret for actions. The evidence given in the book points directly to Capote's empathy for the Clutters but also the killers. This sense of empathy is communicated to the reader and, in effect, persuades them to see from the killers' point of view. Getting this point across demonstrates to the audience that capitol punishment can be immoral even when utilized on immoral people.