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What does the eye symbolize in "The Black Cat"?
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The Black CatEdgar Allan Poe and His Tales of Horror (U.S. National Park Service)LitChartsThemes in The Black Cat"The Black Cat":
Edgar Allen Poe's "The Black Cat" is a story of guilt and self-perceptions. The unreliable narrator gives a very different description of himself than what is shown by his actions. Perhaps the narrator is trying to hide his dark side or perhaps he wants people to believe he is something that he is not. Whatever the case his actions and emotions lead to violent and erratic behavior that causes him to commit heinous crimes.
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Technical DetailsThe eyes can symbolize judgment, persecution, and the action of being observed. Eyes are often described as the window to the soul, and in this story,...
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