... conclusions about human nature. In his short story "The Black Cat", the reader knows that the narrator is writing his confession on the day before he is to be executed for the murder of his wife. He confesses to some horrific 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 ... animals, he hurts his cat, Pluto. Poe investigates into the narrator's fall from sanity to madness which takes a shocking turn of events. It is the narrator's inclination to darkness and evil that causes him to commit act...

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