Question

Who was Willie-Jay and why did he take to Perry? What did he have in common with Perry? What did Willie-Jay have to do with Perry's acceptance of "the score?"

a) Willie-Jay was a teacher who mentored Perry and shared his love for art.
b) Willie-Jay was a fellow criminal who recognized Perry's potential.
c) Willie-Jay was a lawyer who helped Perry with legal issues.
d) Willie-Jay was a family member who disapproved of Perry's actions.

Answer 1

Willie-Jay in 'In Cold Blood' was a fellow inmate who recognized and mentored Perry, influencing him by reinforcing his belief in himself, which affected Perry's involvement in the Clutter family robbery.

Step-by-step explanation:

Willie-Jay is a character in Truman Capote's In Cold Blood. The correct answer to your question is b) Willie-Jay was a fellow criminal who recognized Perry's potential. Willie-Jay took to Perry because he saw something special in him, potential that he felt was being wasted. Unlike other prisoners, Willie-Jay was kind and intellectually stimulating which resonated with Perry, who considered himself to be more intelligent and sensitive than the average inmate. They shared a sense of being misunderstood and harbored dreams of a better future. Willie-Jay's influence on Perry was significant; he became a confidante and reinforced Perry's belief in himself, which can be seen as a factor that contributed to Perry's eventual involvement in 'the score' or the Clutter family robbery that led to their murders.