Capote and his feelings

In Cold Blood, a non-fiction masterpiece by Truman Capote is well written in a sense that doesn't leave anyone's voice out-and it is evident from the beginning (Section 1). Truman Capote manages to look at the situation from every viewpoint possible, but still indirectly insert his own opinion in the book. Throughout his description of Dick and Perry,Capote emphasizes the devious and ruthlessness characteristics of Dick, while adressing Perry as more of a character who would never commit such a horrible crime like the murder of the Clutters without being pushed to do so. On Page 55, Capote states, 'But Dick became concinced that Perry was that rarity, a "natural killer"-absolutely sane,but conscienceless, and capable of dealing, with or without motive, the coldest-blooded deathblows. It was Dick's theory that such a gift could, under his supervision, be profitably exploited' (55). These kinds of moments and quotes that Capote inserts throughout describing Perry and Dick's life around the date of the crime, purposely indicate that the author is certaintly on Perry's side and sympathizes with the man. While he doesnt take the title of a killer and a cold blooded murder away from Perry, it appears as if though Capote blames Dick for Perry's actions and the way he is. He emphasizes Dick's theory that Perry's "talent" needs to be exploited, which portrays Perry to the reader as a vulnerable man who was simply influenced and exploited by Dick, to kill. Such hints and emphasis on Dick's words and beliefs steal the spotlight from Perry as being the worse of the murderers. Capote certaintly does not hesitate to show his sympathy for Perry, and other feelings about the horrifying murder of the Clutter family.