![]() ![]() ![]() The most amazing thing about the symbolism in this story or in any other of Poe’s is that there are probably many symbols that only Poe himself ever knew were in his writings. Another immensely symbolic part of “The Black Cat” is the title itself, since onyx cats have long connoted bad luck and misfortune. Pluto contributes to a strong sense of hell and may even symbolize the devil himself. The most obvious of symbolic references in this story is the cat’s name, Pluto. ![]() ” Next, symbolism is always an integral part of any Poe story. This makes the setting the weakest element of “The Black Cat. This tale could have occurred anywhere and can be placed in any era. In most cases, the setting is usually indelible to a story, but “The Black Cat” relies little on this element. This short story easily achieved the effect that Poe was looking for through the use of description of setting, symbolism, plot development, diverse word choice, and detailed character development. These ebony creatures finally drive him to take the life his wife, whose death he unsuccessfully tries to conceal. ![]() In this first person narrative the narrator tells of his decline from sanity to madness, all because of an obsession with two (or possibly one) black cats. Poe’s gothic tale “The Black Cat” was written trying to achieve an effect of shocking insanity. Edgar Allan Poe wrote that the single effect was the most important aspect of a short story, which everything must contribute to this effect. ![]()
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