... things, but ultimately blames the cat for his actions. At the end of the story the narrator still does not feel ashamed for anything he does and the reader is left to come to their own conclusions on whether or not the confession sets him free or if justice is carried out. Like Poe, the narrator does not blame alcohol, but blames human nature. Most of Hawthorne's stories deal with guilt, which is what ... crimes comes across as rational and calm while counting his crimes. Nevertheless, he is an unreliable narrator because even though apparently loves animals, he hurts his cat, Pluto. Poe...

• Word Count: 1698
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School