It is obvious, from the introduction of Mrs. Clutter that she is depressed. The page after this explains her postpartum/natal depression, and how after her son, it never seemed to leave. I did a little research on postnatal and postpartum depression in my attempt to find out some reasons why Mrs. Clutter was depressed. I know it is impossible to find all the reasons, but I wanted to find some to give depth to her and her family. I had a feeling beforehand her relationship with her husband and her children could have been the reason, and that Mrs. Clutter was possibly very lonely. I …show more content…
He extends an olive branch to the person who murdered his sister, which is something most people do not dare to dream of. It reminds me of a part in Melba Pattillo Beals’ memoir Warriors Don’t Cry, Melba and her grandmother pray for the ability from God to forgive the man who tried to rape her when she was twelve. It takes a strong and kind heart to forgive those who wrong us, and both of these people had that heart. (92 words).
I think the photos of Perry will somehow help in the process of getting him caught. My writing teacher once said that writers never put in details that are not necessary, and I think this fairly specific one must be important later. Capote does this often, he drops subtle hints, a method that is characteristic of many mystery authors. An example of this is when Perry is seen sleeping in a hotel room and the water that he used to wash his boots is slightly pink, and there was a bloody boot print at the crime scene. (97