In Roman Mythology, the name Pluto is commonly associated with the underworld, “Pluto is often considered King of the Underworld” (Gill, “Pluto”). Interpretations of what the underworld is vary from person to person, but it is agreed upon that the underworld lays down below, similarly to hell. With this in mind, it could also be said that Pluto is the King of Hell. The narrator of “The Black Cat”, has a cat by the name of Pluto, “Pluto-this was the cat’s name” (Poe 320). The name Pluto is a clear indication that this cat has connections to the underworld. Pluto could also be considered as a symbol of the ruler of death. Since the God, Pluto, is in charge of many of the dead, this could also very well be the case for Pluto, the cat. In other
