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4 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
What is the main humorous trait of Macavity?
Think about what makes his actions funny.
What characteristic makes Macavity a mystery?
What happens when the police look for him?
What makes Macavity's criminal actions humorous?
Look for the traits that make you laugh.
Is Macavity ever captured?
Think about his elusive nature.
Write a brief essay discussing how T.S. Eliot's use of humor enhances the themes of mystery in 'Macavity: The Mystery Cat.' In your discussion, reference specific lines and describe the effect.
Consider what makes you laugh in the poem and why it adds to the mystery.
Create your own stanza about a fictional cat criminal. Use an AABB rhyme scheme and include anthropomorphic traits to characterize your cat.
Remember the rhyming format and how you can blend human traits with feline qualities!
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