Why does Truman Capote use italics in a lot of his words?

Question

For example, "Some day. God willing." on page 105, paragraph 2.

Asked by nigga n #217153 on 12/1/2011 8:44 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 12/2/2011 5:08 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 12/2/2011 5:08 AM

The italics are used to mark the importance or to emphasize the text.

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