The narrative conveys a man's unsettling experience with a cat that seems to embody his past actions. He finds himself haunted by the notion that this creature might be the same feline he had killed during a fit of rage. This encounter symbolizes his inner turmoil and guilt, as the cat watches him with an intensity that suggests a lingering connection to his violent past.

Moreover, the man's disdain for the supernatural reflects a broader theme of humanity's struggle against irrational forces. He perceives human effort as a means to render divine or supernatural elements obsolete, emphasizing a rational approach to existence. This tension between human agency and the inexplicable serves as a backdrop to the protagonist's emotional conflict and rejection of the mystical.