Sunday, October 25, 2009

The beginning of In cold Blood describe the setting of the story. The author describes the setting as a very lonely place by saying, "a lonesome area that other Kansans call out there". This quote helps tell the reader that the town of Holcomb is a city in "the middle of nowhere" and there's not a of of traffic that runs through it. The setting is also described as being isolated and a trustful city. The book then describes the master of River Valley farm, William Clutter. He is described as very strong as well as being an intelligent person, therefore he is told to be a good character. After the author describes Mr. Clutter, he describes Dick and Perry, also known as the two killers. Perry is a very short man, no taller than a twelve year old. Although he is short, he is very strong from lifting weights. This makes him look awkward in many ways. Dick is a full- blooded Cherokee. This gave him jet-black hair and the dark eyes. Because Dick never had a real childhood, due to sending off for literature, made him act like a child in many ways and all he really wants to do is to be normal.


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