Capote struggles with the ethics of his investigation from "summary" of In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
As he delved deeper into the lives of the Clutter family and their brutal murders, Capote found himself grappling with a moral dilemma. On one hand, his investigation was driven by a desire to uncover the truth and seek justice for the victims. Yet, on the other hand, he couldn't shake off the feeling that he was exploiting a tragedy for his own gain. Capote's ethical struggle was further heightened by his close relationship with the killers, Perry Smith and Dick Hickock. As he spent more time interviewing them and getting to know them on a personal level, he began to empathize with their troubled pasts and complicated motivations. This emotional connection blurred the lines between journalist and friend, leaving Capote torn between his professional duty and his personal feelings. Throughout the book, Capote grapples with the conflicting demands of his role as a writer and his responsibility to the subjects of his investigation. He questions the impact of his work on the famil...
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