“More likely the cat was just unlucky” (l. 1-2). In this narrative poem “”, by Alastair Reid, he gives a dissertation on cats and dogs. Cats are adventurous and dogs do not take chances. Reid uses symbols Have you ever heard the saying “ killed the cat” (l. 1)? and allegory to disclose the theme that life can be more fulfilling if one opens the door to new and different prospects. In “”, Reid describes the lives of cats and dogs as though they are everyday people. Cats, being the inquisitive ones, are willing to lead a li ....