In Cold Blood Diction Analysis

When a retinue is broken, people will notice the changes, whether they are overlooked or devastating. In the town of Holcomb, Kansas, a place that is very reclusive from outside news and visitors, has an experience unlike they have ever encountered. A murder has occurred shaking the entire town down to the core, leaving an eerie and cautionary mood in the town since the victims were very likeable and appealing family of four. Throughout the novel, Truman Capote has conveyed his idea of life and death and the impact of death in the community with the use of the imagery and diction of many images listed in the novel which expresses his tone. Life in Holcomb has never been disturbed to this extent, causing mixed emotions and anxious townsfolk. When the “shotgun blasts” were fired, “not a soul” was able to witness or hear them. The impact of the diction helps enforce the tense atmosphere set by the events that has taken place. With the recent turn of events, the citizens of Holcomb have been rattled and now doubt each other. The life of four unsuspecting victims have been without notice, leaving a heavy trace in the town. Since Capote has clearly instituted Holcomb …show more content…
As “Nancy wore” the dress of “cherry-red” during “Christmas” one year, Capote reflects on the family and how their lives were shortened. The description of the clothing signals a sense of regret and remorse for the family lives lost to the two killers. As Capote continues to describe the other clothing worn by the Clutter family, Capote addresses the family in a formal fashion. This indicates the tone to be regretful and remorseful based on how formal he addresses the family during Christmas. The death of the family creates a burden on the town to solve the murder case with so little evidence to begin with. The impact of their deaths leads to disarray within the town, breaking bonds of trust amongst the citizens of