Truman Capote's, In Cold Blood as I was reading and Capote is describing Mr. Herb Clutter. Capote writes about how he graduated from Kansas State University "where he had majored in Agriculture"(page 18). Considering that it is Kansas "farm country" it's ideal. Capote continues by adding that he married his college sweetheart, had "a trio of girls and a son" (18). Capote is painting a picture of a really good man without vices. A handsome, well-built, educated, married, God fearing man who was also a good provider. Herb Clutter seems to be a unbelievably good man, but Capote finally shows us that he does have a fault. That Mr. Clutter was human after all. Herb Clutter has no tolerance for people who drink alcohol. It is the only negative the townsfolk can actually say.
Capote's writes in detailed even before you get to Herb Clutter. Describing the town of Holcomb, the buildings that you can see from afar. He compares the almost deserted town to ancient Greece. "A white cluster of grain elevators rising gracefully as Greek temples are visible long before a traveler reaches them."(15). I like Capote's writing style, he easily helps you see everything that he is writing about. Helping the reader visualize this little sleepy town.
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