Question

[16sellersn]

The story is divided up into sections with views from each side of the murder. I like this because it makes the story easier to understand and I like how many views are presented. Do you guys like this?

[benseiter]

I too, like how the book is divided up by point of view because it allows us to literally be in their shoes, rather than implying what they are feeling, thinking, etc. Earlier I said I would have a hard time feeling bad for the murderers but from the p.o.v. of them might make it a little more understandable, which is what the author wants. Capote will try and use point of view to encourage us to sympathize for the killers I think.

[ikschultz]

I agree with Noah and Ben about the different views of the event. Especially when the teacher found the family murdered in their home, I wouldn't say nice but it was a good way to show how it effected not only the people close to the Clutter family, but also the other town members who barely knew the family.

[annajowaisas]

I also agree. I am excited to read the next part of the book because at the end of part one we only got to see it from outsider's view after the fact. I think it will be very interesting to see Dick's plans and Perry's reaction in addition to how it all goes down. The point of view is a very important part of this book because one DOES begin to sympathize with the murderers and I personally already like Perry and Dick and the relationship that they have. When you see a news report on TV of a murder or assult, we often condem the people who've done wrong without question. Capote puts a spin on this, reminding us that the people in the wrong are just that--people.