From where is the narrator telling us this story?
In the first few paragraphs, the narrator gives us some background information about himself. What does he most stress?
Describe the relationship between Pluto and the narrator and how that relationship changed.
What is the main reason for the changing relationship?
Briefly compare and contrast the second cat to Pluto, as well as its relationship with the narrator.
If you remember,the climax of a story is the most exciting or suspenseful part. What is the climax of this story?
What did the narrator begin to think the peculiar mark on the cat looked like?
Instead of killing the cat in his rage, what did the narrator (accidentally) do? How did this happen?
Why do you think the setting of the story is very vague?
What value does using the first person narrative add to the story?