Black Cat

Although there is a saying that ‘people can change’ that is highly doubtful at the end of the day because it never actually happens. The man in Black Cat  by … demonstrated how this man was able to abuse alcohol and let himself change; from a   once was caring individual to nothing better than a cold hearted murderer. Overall it was proven that even the sanest thoughtful man could not hide his true violent nature; it unleashed the beast within.

The only obstacle blocking the man from reaching reality is his defensive rationalism for every vile act he makes; he turns to alcohol because it’s effects leave the truth to be unveiled (REFRER BACK TO STORY). And eventually uses denial as a copping method, choosing not to focus on his character flaw of substance abuse. Although denial can only get you so far until the person ‘breaks’ (EXAMPLE FROM THE STORY – reference of killing his wife and blaming cat) After the point of no return the man goes crazy. He performs such horrible crimes with an ego of ‘nothing can touch me’, although that is far from the case. Due to having a high ego, the man made himself vulnerable from the beginning. This ultimately in the end became his main character flaw and led the police straight to his atrocious doing.

          Ego can affect any person, going straight to their head and giving them the feeling of control and power. Even if that is the exact thing they lack, and especially when the case involves a man with a drinking problem whose infatuated with hate.