In Cold Blood: Character Analysis (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Perry Smith's role in the Clutter case
Perry Smith's role in the Clutter case
One of two murderers of the Clutter family
Perry's personality traits
Perry's personality traits
Sensitive and artistic
Perry's golden parrot vision symbolises
Perry's golden parrot vision symbolises
Need for salvation and escape from harsh reality
Perry's stance on capital punishment
Perry's stance on capital punishment
Opposes it morally and legally (in final words)
Dick Hickock's character traits
Dick Hickock's character traits
Manipulative and morally corrupt
Dick's role in planning the crime
Dick's role in planning the crime
Mastermind who manipulated Perry into participating
Dick's hypocrisy about capital punishment
Dick's hypocrisy about capital punishment
Supports it, except when applied to himself
Herb Clutter's identity and success
Herb Clutter's identity and success
Successful Methodist farmer; represents American Dream
What Herb Clutter's death symbolises
What Herb Clutter's death symbolises
The shattering of the American Dream
Bonnie Clutter's main struggle
Bonnie Clutter's main struggle
Mental health issues, including depression