ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Black cats are often a symbol of Halloween or witchcraft. In most Western cultures, black cats have typically been looked upon as a symbol of evil omens, specifically being suspected of being the familiars of witches, or actually shape-shifting witches themselves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Are black cats lucky? In some parts of the world black cats are actually considered to be good luck. For example: In parts of England, a black cat as a wedding gift is thought to bring good luck to the bride.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Japan and the UK, a black cat crossing your path brings good luck. While in America and some other parts of the world they believe the opposite – that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck – we much prefer Japan’s and the UK’s version of the superstition.

Detailed explanation-4: -As early as the 13th century, the Catholic Church linked cats to Satan. Among superstitions, one of the oldest and most enduring is that crossing paths with a black cat will bring on bad luck.