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Phillip Seymour Hoffman portrayed Capote and earned an Oscar for his amazing work.This movie gave great insight to his struggles and life. Also, as this was a period piece, everything was revelant to the time period, the late 1950's and early 60's. More importantly, we got to see Perry and Dick.The relationship between Perry and Capote was amazing. Capote was quite two-faced in his investigation. He made Perry believe that he really cared about him, when in truth, he did not. We got to view their meetings from the trial, up until Perry took his final drop.There were some very interesting struggles also. Capote and Dewey, and Capote's novel and the final outcome. First, Dewey's heart sided with the Clutters, while Capote was more interested in his book. Capote kept trying to find new lawyers to keep their case alive in order to write his book, while Dewey wanted the killers dead for their crimes. Dewey had a great line in saying, "If they get off, I'll personally come to New York and hunt you down." Indeed, a conflict of interest. Also, Capote was struggling with his final part to the book. He couldn't write the ending unless Perry gave him the details of the killings. Once Capote had this, he finished his book, but realized that he could do nothing to save Perry, even if he had wanted to.