How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
A belief in God and the rituals surrounding that belief—church every Sunday, grace before meals, prayers before bed—were an important part of the Deweys' existence. (2.93)
A lot of family life in Holcomb was centered around faith, which people believed strengthened the family. Mrs. Dewey is moved to say grace at every meal because she's so grateful for her close-knit family.
Quote #5
On their way, and never coming back—without regret, as far as [Perry] was concerned, because he was leaving nothing behind, and no one who might deeply wonder into what thin air he'd spiraled. The same could not be said of Dick. There were those Dick claimed to love: three sons, a mother, a father, a brother […] (2.97)
Pretty strong statement about Perry's utter isolation in life. No one would even know if he totally disappeared. Does Capote's statement about the family Dick "claimed" to love suggest that he thought Dick incapable of love, even for his family? Dick's stints in prison sure didn't give him much "quality time" with his kids. Capote hardly even mentions Dick spending any time whatsoever with his sons.
Quote #6
I don't know what to say," said Mrs. Hartman, her voice indignantly astonished, and also despairing. The Ashidas were part of the Holcomb community everyone appreciated—a family likably high-spirited, yet hard-working and neighborly and generous, though they didn't have much to be generous with. (2.131)
The close-knit Holcomb community is often presented in this book as a family. If you live in a small town, you'll know what that's like. People look out for each other and know each other well. So anytime someone moves away, like the Ashidas plan to do after the murder, it's a huge loss to the community.