I am writing an eight page paper on how punishment is administered in The Black Cat, besides the obvious (which is what happens to him after the detectives find the body of his wife) I can only write so much but not enough to substantiate the paper - any suggestions?

-- Anonymous, April 09, 2000

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He punishes himself by comiting such a crime and then admiting to it.

-- Anonymous, November 05, 2003