The story under the analysis starts with the introduction which prepares us to the intrigue. The unknown author informs us that he is going to tell the common, but at the same time, the monstrous story of his life. Then goes exposition, due to which we get to know that the main character is at the prison and he will be executed next morning. The plot of the story is rich in different events which are mainly connected with a black cat. The protagonist, his features and character changes greatly during the pages of the story. This leads us to the most intensive part of the story - the climax which occurs when the a wailing shriek from the tomb seems to arise out of the hell. In the denouement there is a release of the tension. The ruthless executioner "dug the grave" by his hands.