Was Edgar Allan Poe Really Cruel to Animals?
Question by Darcie: Was Edgar Allan Poe really cruel to animals?
I have heard that there some simimilarities between the author and the narrator of “The Black Cat”, such as the “alcohol” thing, but is there actually may evidence to suggest that he abused or killed cats or any other animal species? He certainly has a reputation for being dark and attracted to this like that, but did he actually commit any serious crimes like that?
Best answer:
Answer by Liz
Not that I know of. And i think that would be something my English teacher would have told use before reading his work.
Answer by Eliza
Absolutely not! In fact, he had a particular love for cats–you’ll note that in “The Black Cat,” Poe’s narrator feels more guilty about his murder of his cat than the killing of his wife.
His cat, Catterina, incidentally, is quite famous among Poe scholars.
Vote on Alcohol Sales Divides a Utah Town Where Few Drink
“Being a member of the Latter-day Saints, I understand the arguments against it,” said Mr. Randall, who is a police lieutenant in neighboring Logan, where alcohol is sold. Mr. Randall said he had witnessed the effects of alcohol abuse firsthand through …
Read more on New York Times
Solitary drinkers more likely to abuse alcohol
Recent reports published by the Surgeon General state that 50 percent of all 15-year-olds will have had at least one drink. “They seem to be using alcohol to self-medicate as a way to cope with negative emotions and, importantly, this pattern of …
Read more on University of Pittsburgh The Pitt News
Alcohol Abuse and Addiction (College Health Guru) – Over 76 million people worldwide are currently affected by drinking disorders, from alcoholism to binge drinking. Learn more at http://College.Healthguru.com…