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s344n2d4d5 [400]
3 years ago
8

What is the theme of the black cat edgar allan poe

English
2 answers:
Nookie1986 [14]3 years ago
6 0
Pretty certain it’s violence. I could be wrong but I’m pretty sure it’s right.
earnstyle [38]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

<u><em>A major theme of "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe is violence.</em></u>

Explanation:

Poe uses the device of the unreliable narrator to weave a tale of horror and violence, stemming from the narrator's craven urge to destroy his family and pets.

i read the book and in my old school.

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