Abstract Discusses the motives and actions of the coldbloodedmurderer, Perry Smith. Material is from Truman Capote's nonfiction novel "IN COLDBLOOD," and an article by G.A. Satten. Examines Smith's life and actions with Satten's examples to grasp how he could murder without apparent reason. Early abuses suffered by Smith.
From the Paper "In the annals of cold-blooded murders, the killing of the Clutter family stands out as a prime example. Truman Capote's 1965 non-fiction novel on the subject infers that the two murderers, Perry Smith and Dick Hickock, were not psychologically responsible, and although the two were found guilty, Capote's perspective seems reasonable. The murders committed by Perry Smith seem inexplicable even after reading Capote's In Cold Blood with its collection of accounts of Smith's life, the psychiatrist's report, and the excerpts from the Satten article on other murders committed "without apparent motive" (p. 298). Of course, as Capote points out, it was only the murder of Mr. Clutter that presents this kind of mystery since the other three members of the family were killed out of self-protection. But in Smith's account of killing Mr. Clutter there is so much simple ..."
Abstract This paper discusses and reviews the book, "In ColdBlood," a true story about the murders of a family in Holcomb, Kansas, written by Truman Capote. It describes the events surrounding the murders and the investigation and looks at the impact that the murders had on the town of Holcomb. The paper discusses how Capote portrays the experiences of those involved with the family and the investigation.
From the Paper "He spent roughly six years being forced to be obsessed with this case. He came to know Alvin Dewey as a personal friend, as well as his wife. He took time out of his own life to sit with Perry in his prison cell in Lansing for years, and convinced people to pay for legal help for both Perry and Dick. People often mistake what he did as him wanting them to live, when really he only wanted answers. He wanted to know the why behind the why. "Why did you really kill them when there was no absolute reason to?" Truman dealt with the human dimensions of this case more than any other person involved, because he actually cared about the lives of the Clutters and the lives of Dick and Perry. He cared so much that upon the request by Perry, we witnessed the execution of both Perry and Dick. He later stated that the execution was the worst thing that he had to ever endure and he would forever be haunted by it."
Abstract This paper examines the novel, ?In ColdBlood?, and looks at how it is an exhaustively researched, in-depth report, not just of events, but also the characters of the victims and their killers. In particular, it explores how Capote's portrayal of the two killers, Perry Edward Smith and Richard Eugene Hickock, as socially dysfunctional personalities capable of coldblooded killing ends up shaking the reader's equanimity by the very notion that such socially detached individuals could, in fact, be part of American society.
From the Paper "It is not just the note that Capote sets to Smith and Hickock's seemingly innocent journey, but also the manner in which he describes their interaction that lends the impression that something is just not right with this whole picture. True, a reader who is not already privy to newspaper reports of the Clutter murders may fail to connect Smith and Hickock to the murder scene. However, for those readers who are already aware of the facts of the case, the very casual air of the two characters begins to lend real meaning to the words ?in cold blood.? In fact, the cold blooded nature of the crime becomes even more evident when it is established that Smith and Hickock really had no clear motives; at least not of the conventional kind."
Abstract This paper explains that, when Truman Capote's "In ColdBlood" was first published in serialized form in 1965 in "The New Yorker", it created a sensation, which catapulted the young author to the forefront of the literary world, and, according to the author, created a new genre called the non-fiction novel, an artful blending of facts and fiction. The author stresses that Capote's practice of simply listening to his subjects without the aid of recording devices or written notes was decidedly unscientific and, due to the unpredictable idiosyncrasies of the human mind, susceptible to corruption. The paper relates that, following the enduring success of "In ColdBlood", other authors have indulged in Capote's penchant for exaggeration, sometimes crossing over into outright fabrication such as the cases of Stephen Glass, Jayson Blair and James Frey.
From the Paper "Capote's colorful treatment of the Clutter family's murder and the careful yet fanciful examination of their killers showed the world the value and power of presenting a story with a theatrical flair, but questions about Capote's methods and the accuracy of his "true account" have existed since In Cold Blood's publication. Capote seemed to argue that the point of the story was more important than the details presented to illustrate it, but that sentiment has not helped Stephen Glass or Jayson Blair to regain their credibility or James Frey in the defense of his book, nor should it be acceptable when history looks back on Capote's work."
Abstract This paper explains that, in Truman Capote's "In ColdBlood", there are two literary voices. One voice is the detached reporting the factual details as a journalistic reporter; the other voice is of a gifted and creative writer inventing images, which breath life into the reality. The paper further relates that, in addition to Capote's innovative writing style, the book is an intriguing masterpiece, which provides the crime enthusiast with the highest level of intrigue. The paper hypothesizes that the fact that Capote never completed a work after "In ColdBlood" might suggest that this book drained his ability to ever again be so inventive in telling the truth.
From the Paper "It is, however, somewhat disturbing that Capote resorts to other heinous crimes and the details of those crimes almost as filler, to sustain the length of the novel. As if the story he is telling and the lives and destruction wrought on the lives of everyone involved in the story is not enough to lengthen the novel and to sustain the reader. Yet Capote's journalistic instinct, nor his own ego, allow for him to be upstaged or outdone by the bold and elegant oratorical of another wordsmith."
Tags: darkness, fiction of truth, story telling, journalism horror blend
Abstract This paper takes a look at capital punishment and issues surrounding the death penalty. The paper then relates these issue to the novel, 'In ColdBlood' by Truman Capote. The paper concludes with the argument that in the upcoming years, courts will be challenged to restrict this form of capital punishment since it is racist, barbaric and inhumane.
From the Paper "Research studies have examined why murderers commit killings, which are due to "passion, malevolence, and/or because they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs" (Bedau 170). In other words, the offender doesn't realize or don't plan out any killings due to mental instabilities. For example, a man is convicted of murdering another man because the other man was sleeping with the man's wife. The man did not think of the consequences before committing the act because he was in a rage to hurt the man who was violating his household and may not think that he could get caught. What ethics could be considered in this case--a crime of passion--should the death penalty be imposed? "
Abstract This paper describes and analyzes the characters of Perry Smith, the murderer in Truman Capote's novel "In ColdBlood" and Alberto Villamizar, the husband in Marques' novel, "News of Kidnapping", who is trying to free his wife from the clutches of Pablo Escobar. From the examination of these two characters the paper then takes a closer look at Marques and Capote's moral ladder to find out what precisely it is that separates perpetrator from victim, the moral from the immoral, and whether there is any hope for redemption.
From the Paper "In Cold Blood, by Truman Capote, is perhaps one of the most chilling, yet enthralling novels ever written. Gabriel Garcia Marques, the author of News of a Kidnapping, himself a Nobel Prize winner (for 100 years of Solitude) is also a fascinating writer of our own time. One of the many attributes that distinguish these two authors is not just that they understand the human condition and present it in a compelling way; it is that they often ask difficult questions, questions of time, place, morality, and responsibility. They bring up questions that most people would never think to ask. Both of these books are the accounts of true crimes that happened. Both authors spent many years researching the stories and preparing the books. They both ask us chilling questions about the darker side of human nature."
Abstract This paper discusses Lizzie Borden's trial for the murders of her father and stepmother and explains that this was a situation that had never before been seen in any previous American murder case. This was the case of a privileged, upper-class woman who had allegedly murdered her parents in coldblood. This paper will describe the facts of the case, then analyze some of those facts and ultimately draw a conclusion as to why Lizzie Borden was eventually acquitted of the brutal murder of her father and stepmother.
From the Paper "Lizzie Borden's trial for the murders of her father and stepmother was a situation that had never before been seen in any previous American murder case. This was the case of a privileged, upper-class woman who had allegedly murdered her parents in cold blood. This paper will describe the facts of the case, then analyze some of those facts and ultimately draw a conclusion as to why Lizzie Borden was eventually acquitted of the brutal murder of her father and stepmother. Facts of the Case On August 4, 1892, the couple of Andrew and Abby Borden were murdered by in Fall River, Massachusetts. The cause of death for both of them was bludgeoning by an axe. There were no signs of disturbance in the house -- other than the two bodies. Lizzie Borden, who was thirty-two, was Andrew Borden's youngest daughter."
This paper discusses the case of Leonard Peltier, who has languished in prison for three decades for murder. It tries to determine if Peltier is a cold-bloodedmurderer or a down-trodden political prisoner.
Abstract This paper explains that Leonard Peltier is a man who is currently serving two life sentences. Peltier was convicted of the murder of two FBI agents, but has repeatedly asked for parole and been rejected. The author points out that Peltier, who is Native American, insists that his heritage, his anger, and his protest against the white American government are what have caused him to receive two life sentences. The paper concludes that had Peltier only been convicted of this Wounded Knee standoff crime, it could be conceivable that he would have a valid point when it comes to his continued detainment; but he has been convicted of other violent crimes before the murders at Wounded Knee. Therefore, he is not a political prisoner, but rather a common criminal.
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From the Paper "The ballistics evidence presented by the government was that Peltier was the only one who was using the type of gun that fired the type of bullets located in the car of the FBI agent. Whether or not he was using that gun has come under fire many times in the past three decades. Peltier and his attorneys continue to argue that he was there, he was involved but he did not pull the trigger of the gun that murdered the two agents. While he accepts some culpability for being involved in the standoff he objects to being convicted of murder, and even more so to spending two life sentences behind bars for a murder he believes he did not commit. As the appeals process was used his attorneys pointed to other cases in which the convict was at the scene but did not pull the trigger. They insist that in those cases the convicts did not have to wait so long for a parole hearing. According to his legal team and those who support his cause, Peltier is not being held this long because he killed someone, he is being held this long to be used as an example to what will happen to others who dare to buck the system of the United States government."
Abstract The author states that O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find" is a poignant story of the cold-bloodedmurder of a Georgian family. The paper outlines the plot segments: Family dynamic, comedy of travel and tragedy. The author discusses the writing technique of the O'Connor's story as a competition between "Situational Irony" and "Tragic Irony".
From the Paper "Flannery O?Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find" is a poignant story of the cold-blooded murder of a family of a Georgian man Bailey, his wife, a new born baby, and two children: John-Wesley and June Star; and, Bailey's mother. The killers are: a possible serial killer known as the Misfit, and two accomplices, Bobby Lee and Hiram?all three escaped convicts. What deepens the poignancy is that as each member of the family is shot, the others are aware of the tragedy slowly befalling them."
Abstract This paper explains that Othello, like most of Shakespeare's tragic heroes, is a man notable for the contradictions in his character. The author points out that the combination of vanity, naivete and an inability to perceive correctly the world around him are the three characteristics that allow Iago to transform Othello from a conquering and triumphant war-hero into a cold-bloodedmurderer. The paper stresses that the most dramatic way in which Othello is imperceptive is that he fails to recognize Iago's lies before killing Desdemona; and, even after learning that she did not have an affair with Cassio, Othello still failed to realize that he has been manipulated by Iago. Many quotes as illustrations.
From the Paper "One of the most striking things about Othello is his naivete. Although Othello is a renowned war hero who has seen and experienced horrors throughout his lifetime, he retains a basic naivete about life, especially life in society. Initially, Othello, though able to confront and kill the enemy, is unable to conceive of the idea that one who calls himself friend could be a threat. Othello's naivete is first demonstrated by his lack of knowledge regarding Desdemona's character. Othello idealizes Desdemona, and has characterized her deception of her father as something necessary in order to further their love, instead of considering that they could have admitted their romance to Brabantio rather than eloping. It is Brabantio, not Iago or Othello, that first brings up the concept that Desdemona might deceive Othello."
Abstract This paper examines how, apart from being a well-crafted story, William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" enlightens the audience as to the possible psychological ramifications of unchecked ambition and an overweening desire for power. It looks at how the play shows how even such a virtuous, honorable character such as Macbeth may transform into not only a cold-bloodedmurderer, but also the party responsible for his own destruction and great detriment to his state.
From the Paper "The first scene of Act I provides the audience with a hint that Macbeth's honorable character will soon be transformed into one of dishonor; the witches announce that "fair is foul and foul is fair/hover through the fog and filthy air" (I:I:10). This line is quite prophetic, as it deals with the inversion of the world, or that characters who seem to exhibit certain traits will be unmasked, revealed to bear the opposite, underlying character. Upon Macbeth's entrance in the third scene, he corroborates their prophecy, yet not yet knowing the full import of the witches' words; he observes that "so foul and fair a day I have not seen" (I:3:38). Although the audience may be aware of the apparent contradiction of Macbeth's words, viewers will soon learn what the play offers the title character."
Abstract This paper discusses Sharon Pollock's play, "Blood Relations" which is a depiction of Lizzie Borden who was famous for allegedly brutally murdering her father and stepmother in 1892. The paper analyzes the play's concern with the idea of inequalities within gender, class and society in general. It shows how the main focus of the play is Lizzie's subordination to the men that control her life and her opposition to this control.
From the Paper "Blood Relations is a fictional look into the story behind the media story surrounding Lizzie Borden. Sharon Pollock centers the play on the various inequalities that Lizzie faces within a patriarchal context, and her frustration as a result of them. Pollock is able to demonstrate that Lizzie's extreme frustration, caused mainly by the social, class, and gender struggles, could most definitely have caused Lizzie to commit the murders. By focusing on Lizzie's struggles leading up to the murders, and the extremity of her social subordination and oppression, Pollock bestows incentive upon her character in relation to the brutal crimes. Although both in the play, and historically, Lizzie Borden was acquitted from her murder charges, Pollock does force her audience to question the outcome of social inequality."
Abstract This paper looks at the blood, and at the various cells of which it is composed. It looks at the properties of white cells, and the mechanism of homeostasis. It also looks at how overgrowth of a blood clot is prevented naturally, and examines two undesirable conditions of intra-vascular blood clotting.
Abstract This paper evaluates the use of home blood pressure monitors from a physician's point of view. The author argues that blood pressure monitors are beneficial in the treatment of high blood pressure when patients self-monitor their blood pressure readings at home. The author stresses that the monitor must be approved.
