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Essay Galaxy - The Black Cat - Symbolism
Symbolism in Edgar Allan Poe�s "The Black Cat"
In Edgar Allan Poe�s "The Black Cat," symbolism is used to show the narrator�s capacity for violence, madness, and guilt. "The Black Cat," written by Edgar Allan Poe serves as a reminder for all of us. The Capacity for violence and horror lies within each of
us, no matter how docile and humane our disposition might appear. In this story, the narrator portrays a man who is fond of animals, had a tender heart, and is happily married. Within several years of his marriage, his general temperament and character make a radical
alteration for the worse. He grows moodier, more irritable, and more inconsiderate of the feelings of others. This change for the worse caused by alcohol, ends in the narrator�s waiting on death ....
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