There's more than one way to skin a cat, my father used to

There's more than one way to skin a cat, my father used to say; it bothered me, I didn't see why they would want to skin a cat even one way.

📖 Margaret Atwood

🌍 Canadian | 👨‍💼 Novelist

🎂 November 18, 1939

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In Margaret Atwood's 'Surfacing', the author's reflection on her father's saying about skinning a cat reveals her discomfort and confusion. The phrase suggests that there are multiple methods to achieve a goal, yet the imagery of skinning a cat raises ethical concerns for her. This juxtaposition highlights the complexity of traditional sayings and the underlying messages they convey about life and choices.

The narrator's reaction underscores a broader theme of the...

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