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What is the meaning of “My cat was back and so was I&rdq... - Moments Supplementary Reader
What is the meaning of “My cat was back and so was I”? Had the author gone anywhere? Why does he say that he is also back?
The phrase “My cat was back and so was I” means that just as the cat returned to the author’s life, the author also regained his old, happy self.
Had the author gone anywhere?
Physically, the author had not gone anywhere. However, emotionally and mentally, he had been "lost" in a state of deep depression, grief, and insecurity after the fire. He felt like a "zombie" and had lost interest in life.
Why does he say that he is also back?
He says this because the return of his cat, combined with the kindness and support shown by his new schoolmates, made him feel alive again. He no longer felt like an outcast or a victim. His sense of belonging, hope, and happiness had returned, and he was ready to participate in life once more.