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This assignment delves into the characterization of the narrator in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat," exploring his personality and temperament through direct and indirect characterization. Students are encouraged to analyze the narrator’s reliability, moral standing, and mental stability. Additionally, the assignment involves a diction and mood analysis, requiring the identification of different moods within selected passages and the examination of language that enhances those moods. Through this exploration, students will gain insight into the complexities of the narrator and the overall tone of the story.
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“The Black Cat” Annotation Assignment • Characterization of the narrator: “The Black Cat” is told from the first person narrative point of view. As you read, look for scenes that reveal the narrator’s personality and/or temperament. • Highlight examples of direct and indirect characterization (remember S.A.L.T.). • For anything you highlight make inferences about the narrator’s personality. • Things to consider: • Is he a reliable narrator? (This is a common question when dealing with the first person narrator.) • Is the narrator a nice person? How do you know? • Is the narrator of stable mind? How do you know?
Diction and Mood Analysis • Find three different paragraphs or passages that have three different moods. 2. Identify the mood of the paragraph or passage. Write that mood in the margin. 3. Highlight all words in that paragraph or passage that you think support that mood.
