Click to read the passage from "The Black Cat," by Edgar Allan Poe. Then answer the question.
How does the author use symbolism in this passage to develop a clear idea
of the narrator's character?
A. He uses imagery of violence to suggest the man is a victim.
B. He uses words with dark spiritual associations to suggest the man
is evil.
C. He uses animal imagery to suggest the man has a gentle nature.
D. He uses imagery to suggest the character is unreliable.
SUBMIT

How does the conflict in this excerpt advance the plot? check all that apply. carew’s murder provides mr. utterson with a reason to search mr. hyde’s house and learn more about him. mr. hyde is found hiding in his home when mr. utterson and inspector newcomen search it. mr. utterson finds evidence on the victim that further ties mr. hyde to dr. jekyll. mr. utterson begins to dislike mr. hyde and becomes suspicious of his connection to dr. jekyll. inspector newcomen and mr. utterson find items that suggest mr. hyde has committed other crimes.