This is a short essay final worth 50 points.  Read the short story attached below. 

What is Margaret Atwood saying about life?  About cats?  What’s your take on this short story?

Write your answer in third person point of view.  (worth 5 points)
1 1/2 to 2 pages long (worth 5 points)
Use MLA citations and include a works cited page. (worth 5 points)
You may use any of the terms and/or theories you’ve learned in class. (i.e. characterizations, setting, tone, intended audience, etc.) (worth 35 points)