The Cat's-Eye Summary
Jim Murphy

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The Cat's-Eye Summary

Murphy's short stories tend to have forthright plots and easily identifiable good and bad characters, but "The Cat's-Eye," from the collection Night Terrors, is an exception.

Heroes and villains are hard to distinguish, and its moralistic theme raises ethical issues that are difficult to resolve. The result is a layered story with a traditional plot structure that overlays a foundation of complex characters and challenging ideas. The blend of plot, characters, and theme...

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The Cat's-Eye Short Guide