The story's speaker unwinds, in a logical manner, a series of happenings he calls "household events." More deeply, however, the reader embarks on a ghastly journey through the subconscious of a murderer. Through the telling of the events, and through the guilt and pressure of the subconscious, the details of the murder are revealed.
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The story's speaker unwinds, in a logical manner, a series of happenings he calls "household events." More deeply, however, the reader embarks on a ghastly journey through the subconscious of a murderer. Through the telling of the events, and through the guilt and pressure of the subconscious, the details of the murder are revealed.
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Poe wrote many awesome tales and scary poems, but "The Black Cat" is the most instense. The violence is tasteful and not too graphic. This is a truely creepy tale that can haunt a person. This is a great midnight read.