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Author: Cynthia Kirkeby Affiliation: ClassBrain, Inc. Date: 21 October 2005 Duration: 3-4 Class Periods BACKGROUNDIn 1965, Truman Capote's book In Cold Blood was published recounting the brutal murders of the Clutter family. A movie of the same name was released in 1967, and this year a movie called Capote recounts Truman Capote's life during the time that he was writing this gripping novel.Through these two movies, In Cold Blood and Capote, we get an insight into the mind of the murderers and the mind of the author as he researched and assembled the story into a timelessly gripping story. This is a unique opportunity to examine an author's mode of research and development (as seen through director William Bennet's eyes), the finished novel, and the novel's translation into film. PROJECTWatch In Capote and research Capote through the following links. Write a paper discussing why you think Truman Capote became so obsessed with this case, and why he never wrote another book.THE MOVIES
LEARNING LINKSIn Cold Blood: A Legacy"In Cold Blood: A Legacy" ran in the Lawrence Journal- World Sunday April 3, 2005 through Wednesday April 6, 2005. This website is a treasure trove of information on the novel, the author, and the people involved in the murders and the investigation. Review the timeline, the biographies of the personalities involved, photographs, maps, and articles. Source: LJWorld.com Truman Capote - Bio Learn more about Truman Capote, the author, and his various works in this short biography. Source: teenreads.com Truman Capote - A Black + White Tribute This is an interesting tribute to the author and his work in words and photos. Source: ansoniadesign.com © Copyright 2003 by ClassBrain.com |
