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Willie-Jay is portrayed as a man with above average intellectual abilities and psychological insight.
Willie-Jay is portrayed as a man with above average intellectual abilities and psychological insight.
True
Perry believes that Willie-Jay’s feelings are genuine and not influenced by religious expectations.
Perry believes that Willie-Jay’s feelings are genuine and not influenced by religious expectations.
False
Perry experiences a strong sense of self-expression and lacks any feelings of frustration.
Perry experiences a strong sense of self-expression and lacks any feelings of frustration.
False
Willie-Jay continued to pursue Perry's soul until Perry's departure on the day of his parole.
Willie-Jay continued to pursue Perry's soul until Perry's departure on the day of his parole.
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Perry has served sentences in multiple states, indicating a history of theft and robbery.
Perry has served sentences in multiple states, indicating a history of theft and robbery.
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The character is described as having proportionate body parts, particularly his legs.
The character is described as having proportionate body parts, particularly his legs.
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Mirror gazing serves as a significant distraction for the character.
Mirror gazing serves as a significant distraction for the character.
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The character's psychological profile is influenced by both Cherokee and Irish heritage.
The character's psychological profile is influenced by both Cherokee and Irish heritage.
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The character dreams of performing in front of an audience in New Orleans.
The character dreams of performing in front of an audience in New Orleans.
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The character tends to feel time pressure and is often impatient.
The character tends to feel time pressure and is often impatient.
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Study Notes
Perry Smith
- Perry is described as a complex man with a troubled past.
- He is considered "way above average intellectually" by his friend Perry, but has a history of petty theft and prison sentences.
- Perry struggles with his identity and feels frustrated by societal expectations.
- A motorcycle accident left him with severely injured legs, causing him physical pain and making it difficult to find clothes that fit.
- Perry enjoys his appearance and spends time admiring himself in mirrors.
- He has elaborate tattoos that tell stories of his past, including a nurse's name (COOKIE), tigers, snakes, and skulls.
Dick Hickock
- Dick is portrayed as a more impulsive and reckless character compared to Perry.
- He is described as a "powerful man" with a physique reminiscent of a weightlifter, but with disproportionate body parts.
- Dick's behavior is often described as being in a trance, especially when looking at himself in mirrors.
- He has a strong sense of self-importance and enjoys the attention he receives.
- Dick's appearance reflects his mixed heritage, with Cherokee and Irish traits.
- He is skilled at playing the guitar and singing, imagining himself performing in a Las Vegas nightclub.
Setting & History
- The story takes place in Kansas, specifically in Olathe and Holcomb, which are considered suburbs of Kansas City and Garden City, respectively.
- Garden City was founded after the Civil War and grew rapidly due to the presence of buffalo hunter Mr. C.J. (Buffalo) Jones.
- Garden City once boasted a lively frontier culture with saloons, an opera house, and a luxurious hotel.
- The city's past prosperity is now gone, with only remnants of its former glamour remaining.
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Explore the complex lives of Perry Smith and Dick Hickock, two pivotal characters. This quiz delves into their backgrounds, struggles, and the contrasting traits that define them. Test your understanding of their psychological profiles and personal histories.
