Essays about: "capote"

Found 4 essays containing the word capote.

  1. 1. Between Fact and Fiction : How Perry Smith Became a Tragic Hero in Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Sara Lundgren; [2023]
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    Abstract : This essay argues that In Cold Blood can be read as a Greek tragedy. This is because it has all the structural elements required according to Aristotles definition, as well as a running theme of pity and fear. READ MORE

  3. 2. True crime documentaries: production teams’actions to appeal to consumers

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Philippine Santin; Ann-li Moretti; [2023]
    Keywords : Production; Documentaries; True Crime; Ethic; Promotion; Marketing;

    Abstract : The true crime genre was invented by Truman Capote in 1965 with his work In Cold Blood.Since that day, the amount of true crime content and the number of consumers have continuedto grow. This type of content can be found in many different forms such as books, movies,series, TV shows, podcasts and more. READ MORE

  4. 3. Confirming Truth in Capote's: In Cold Blood : A Narratological Analysis of Autobiographical Elements

    University essay from Institutionen för språk och litteratur, SOL

    Author : Shane Lewis; [2010]
    Keywords : capote; in cold blood; autobiography; narratology;

    Abstract : In 1959, Capote’s nonfiction novel entitled, In Cold Blood was written using artistic methods related to fictional writing.  In consciously writing in this manner, Capote revealed a controversial shift away from a more objectivity based, journalistic truth, prevalent at the time. READ MORE

  5. 4. In Cold Blood - Fable or fact? : A study of New Journalism and how reality is depicted in Truman Capote's In Cold Blood

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

    Author : Ida Söderlund; [2009]
    Keywords : New Journalism; In Cold Blood; Truman Capote;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to establish whether In Cold Blood could be considered to be the true account Truman Capote intended it to be. Capote spent many years researching the murder in Kansas with the aim of writing a news story in the style of fiction. Even so, this essay argues that it is not a completely true account. READ MORE