"February" by Margret Atwood-Figurative Language

In this the cat is used is a metaphor for human nature. It focusses on death and needs. Similarly, we focus on the dipair in the winter months. Even though we are separated from animals by love, we are more like them, in our most basic thoughts and desires. That often times get us into trouble, because animals are only really concerned about their selves. So, when we become to animalistic, we don't take into account the feelings of others. This is where our love and compassion comes into save us from acting like this all the time to create relationships with each other in love. This part of a person is like springtime, without death or greed. So, cats are stuck in winter all years whereas humans get to enter into springtime.