In Cold Blood Part 3 Flashcards
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How was Herb Clutter viewed by other members of the Holcomb community?

Herb was viewed as a well-respected but reserved community man, known for being very kind.

Outline the details of 'the score' as it is conceived by Dick and Perry.

Dick and Perry planned to steal $10,000 from a safe they thought was in the Clutter's house and then live a luxurious life in Mexico.

Why didn't Dick's parents approve of his association with Perry?

They didn't like the idea of him befriending his inmates.

Describe Kenyon Clutter.

<p>Kenyon Clutter was an awkward teenage boy focused on cars and inventing, standing six feet tall with a hemp-colored crew cut and lanky glasses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe Dewey's two differing scenarios/concepts of the crime.

<p>One scenario suggests a single killer with a grudge, while the second assumes an accomplice, although both are deemed problematic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Perry's premonition as he and Dick sit reading the paper in the diner a few days later?

<p>Perry thinks the investigators have clues to catch them, reminiscent of a previous experience in Japan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Dick and Perry come up with money to support themselves in the days after the murders?

<p>They begin dropping bogus checks in Kansas City.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Dick express some small measure of regret for his method of accruing money?

<p>He realizes his father will face the consequences of his actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to each of Dewey's leads in the case?

<p>Each tip must be followed up on but none turn out to be substantial initially.</p> Signup and view all the answers

At this point in the novel, describe the effect Dewey's work is having on his wife and children.

<p>Dewey's obsession is isolating his family, disrupting their normal life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Beverly Clutter decide to do just three days after the funeral of her father, mother, and brother?

<p>Three days after the funeral, she has her wedding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe Perry's family background.

<p>Perry's mother struggled with drinking, he faced abuse in an orphanage, and had a turbulent relationship with his father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event in the opening pages of this section turns the investigation around?

<p>Floyd Wells decides to tell the Warden what he knows about the Clutter murders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Perry disturbed by a newspaper account he reads when he and Dick arrive in Miami?

<p>He reads about a murder in Tallahassee that is very similar to the Clutter's case, making him fear being caught.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tone characterizes Hickock's attitude when he is being interrogated by police after being apprehended in Las Vegas?

<p>Hickock is cocky and arrogant, thinking he is a smart criminal mastermind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is learned about the killers through Capote's re-creating Smith's account of the events of the night of the murder?

<p>We realize Perry seeks acceptance but his actions were unnecessary; they could have avoided severe punishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Marie, Dewey's wife, react when she sees pictures of Dick and Perry?

<p>She is upset and transfixed by their eyes, regretting seeing them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'ambivalent' mean?

<p>Undecided (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'corroborated' mean?

<p>Confirmed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'dissuaded' mean?

<p>Persuaded not to do something (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'timbre' refer to?

<p>Pitch or tone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'palliatives' mean?

<p>Anything that relieves symptoms of an illness but does not cure it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'ominous' signify?

<p>Warning of danger (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'emaciated' mean?

<p>Thin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'egomaniacal' mean?

<p>Conceited (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'querulous' mean?

<p>Whining (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'tarpaulin' mean?

<p>Waterproof canvas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'thanatoid' mean?

<p>Death-like (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'urchin' mean?

<p>A mischievous child (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'beckoned' mean?

<p>Called (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'expurgated' mean?

<p>Purged; cleansed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'feloniously' mean?

<p>Involving a felony (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'festooning' mean?

<p>Hanging a string of items connected from one point to another (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'fusillade' mean?

<p>A discharge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'impertinent' mean?

<p>Improperly bold (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'methodical' mean?

<p>Systematic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'recapitulation' mean?

<p>A summary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'reconnoitered' mean?

<p>Inspected (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'sundry' mean?

<p>Various (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does the last sentence of this section have? '...the year's first snow began to fall.'

<p>It reflects changing times and moods throughout the novel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Herb Clutter

Respected member of the Holcomb community known for kindness.

The Score Concept

Dick and Perry's plan to steal $10,000 from the Clutter household.

Family Disapproval

Dick's parents disapproved of his friendship with Perry due to concerns.

Kenyon Clutter

Awkward teenager interested in cars, inventions, and not girls.

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Dewey's Theories

Dewey considered two theories for the murders: a single killer or an accomplice.

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Perry's Premonitions

Perry felt the police had clues to catch them, recalling a similar feeling before.

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Post-Murder Finances

Dick and Perry passed fake checks to gather cash for their escape.

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Regret Over Actions

Dick experienced regret for troubling his father due to their actions.

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Investigation Leads

Many tips received by Dewey quickly became unhelpful.

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Dewey's Family Strain

Dewey's obsession strained his physical and mental health, isolating his family.

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Beverly Clutter's Decision

Despite the tragedy, Beverly chose to go ahead with her wedding three days later.

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Perry's Troubled Childhood

Perry faced instability, an alcoholic mother, and abuse in an orphanage.

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Turning Point in Investigation

Floyd Wells decided to reveal what he knew about the murders, shifting the investigation.

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Perry's Distress

Perry felt anxious after reading about a similar murder in Miami.

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Dick Hickock's Attitude

Dick showed arrogance during his police interrogation in Las Vegas.

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Insights from Capote

Capote reveals Perry's desire for acceptance; murders unnecessary.

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Marie Dewey's Reaction

Marie felt unsettled by images of Dick and Perry, particularly their eyes.

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Ambivalent

Describes someone with conflicted feelings.

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Corroborated

Means to confirm or support information.

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Dissuaded

To persuade someone not to take action.

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Timbre

Refers to the quality of a sound.

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Palliatives

Remedies that relieve symptoms but don't cure.

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Ominous

Indicates future danger or harm.

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Emaciated

Extremely thin due to lack of food.

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Egomaniacal

Excessively conceited or self-absorbed.

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Querulous

Inclined to complain or whine.

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Tarpaulin

Waterproof canvas covering.

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Thanatoid

Resembling death.

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Urchin

A playful or mischievous child.

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Beckoned

To signal or call over.

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Expurgated

To remove unwanted content.

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Feloniously

Relating to or involving a crime.

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Festooning

Decorating or adorning something.

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Fusillade

Simultaneous discharge of many firearms.

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Impertinent

Disrespectfully bold or rude.

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Methodical

Orderly and systematic in approach.

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Recapitulation

A brief summary or review.

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Reconnoitered

To observe or inspect a location.

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Sundry

Various or diverse in nature.

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Study Notes

Herb Clutter's Reputation

  • Herb Clutter was a respected and reserved member of the Holcomb community, known for his kindness.

The "Score" Concept

  • Dick and Perry aimed to steal $10,000 from a safe they believed was in the Clutter household, planning to enjoy a luxurious life in Mexico.

Family Disapproval

  • Dick's parents opposed his friendship with Perry due to concerns about associating with inmates.

Kenyon Clutter's Description

  • Kenyon Clutter, an awkward teenager, was six feet tall with a crew cut and glasses, more interested in cars and inventions than girls.

Dewey's Crime Scenarios

  • Dewey considered two theories regarding the Clutter murders: one killer with a grudge and a second scenario involving an accomplice, questioning the feasibility of either.

Perry's Premonitions

  • Perry sensed that police had clues to catch them, recalling a similar premonition during his time in Japan. Dick dismissed Perry's concerns as unfounded.

Post-Murder Finances

  • Dick and Perry engaged in passing fake checks in Kansas City to gather cash for their escape to Mexico.

Regret Over Actions

  • Dick felt a twinge of regret for causing trouble for his father as a consequence of their criminal activities.

Investigation Leads

  • Many tips Dewey received regarding the case quickly proved unhelpful, complicating his investigation and disrupting his family life.

Dewey's Family Strain

  • Dewey's obsessive pursuit of the murderers led to his physical and mental decline while isolating his family from normal life.

Beverly Clutter's Decision

  • Three days post-funeral, Beverly Clutter chose to go ahead with her wedding.

Perry's Troubled Childhood

  • Perry's childhood was marked by instability, with an alcoholic mother and abusive experiences in an orphanage, leading to a tumultuous relationship with his father.

Turning Point in Investigation

  • Floyd Wells decided to reveal his knowledge about the Clutter murders to the Warden, marking a significant shift in the investigation.

Perry's Distress

  • Upon arriving in Miami, Perry became anxious after reading about a similar murder, fearing they might be linked to the Clutter case.

Dick Hickock's Attitude

  • During police interrogation in Las Vegas, Dick displayed arrogance, believing he was a clever criminal.

Insights from Capote's Recap

  • Capote’s narration reveals Perry's desire for acceptance, suggesting that the murders were unnecessary as they could have left the Clutter home without consequences.

Marie Dewey's Reaction

  • Marie was unsettled by images of Dick and Perry, particularly drawn to their eyes, expressing a wish not to have seen them.

Vocabulary Notes

  • Ambivalent: undetermined or conflicted feelings.
  • Corroborated: confirmed or supported.
  • Dissuaded: persuaded not to take a particular action.
  • Timbre: the quality of a sound.
  • Palliatives: remedies that relieve symptoms but don't cure.
  • Ominous: indicating future danger.
  • Emaciated: extremely thin due to lack of food.
  • Egomaniacal: excessively conceited or self-absorbed.
  • Querulous: inclined to complain or whine.
  • Tarpaulin: a waterproof canvas covering.
  • Thanatoid: resembling death.
  • Urchin: a playful or mischievous child.
  • Beckoned: signaled or called over.
  • Expurgated: removed unwanted content.
  • Feloniously: relating to or involving a crime.
  • Festooning: decorating or adorning.
  • Fusillade: simultaneous discharge of many firearms.
  • Impertinent: disrespectfully bold.
  • Methodical: orderly and systematic.
  • Recapitulation: a brief summary or review.
  • Reconnoitered: to observe or inspect.
  • Sundry: various or diverse.

Impact of Weather Descriptions

  • Capote often uses weather descriptions to symbolize changes in time and mood throughout the narrative, like snow falling at a significant moment.

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