Capote uses other methods, such as quoting a Mrs. Meier talking to her friends about how she feels bad for Perry, he is able to create more sympathy. (308). Using short and simple sentences, Capote gives her a hopeless and heartbroken tone. This social encounter portrays to the readers that even a citizen of the city in which this crime occurred could recognize a redeeming quality in Perry upon hearing his backstory . Earlier in the novel the reader sees Perry as sympathetic and forgiving towards Dick’s parents. Using slow and clear dialogue Perry conveys that he understands why Dick’s parents would not like him (24). Capote used this dialog to show a soft side of Perry and to subtly introduce the concept of undeserved forgiveness. Those