Homonym: The Black Cat (Superstition)
"The Black Cat" is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1843. It follows an unnamed narrator who descends into madness, driven by alcoholism and guilt. The story explores themes of violence, guilt, and the supernatural, as the narrator's actions lead to tragic consequences.
The plot centers around the narrator's relationship with his pet cat, Pluto, and his eventual descent into cruelty. After committing a horrific act against Pluto, the narrator becomes haunted by guilt and encounters a second cat that resembles Pluto. This cat symbolizes the narrator's inner turmoil and ultimately leads to his downfall.