The Cat Inside

William Burroughs was a famous American writer and essayist, whose name became a classic of English-language alternative literature. He is known for telling about himself more than many would dare ask.

In his works, a white cat symbolizes the silvery moon that lights up all dark corners and creatures. This cat is a hunter and a killer, and its path is illuminated by the moon’s silvery light. In this way, it symbolizes the hidden sides of every person that cannot be hidden away.