... notion, which regarded all black cats as witches in disguise." (p.12) Even though the narrator denies this, much as the narrator in "The Tell-Tale Heart" denies that he is insane, the reader becomes increasingly aware of his superstitious belief as the story progresses. Superstition has it that Satan and witches assume the form of black cats. For those who believe, they are symbols of bad luck ... in its own nature. Human nature is a delicate balance of light and dark, or good and evil. Most of the time this precarious balance is maintained; however, when there is a shift, for whatever r...

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• Approx Pages: 17
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• Grade Level: High School