Question

7. Why is Macavity referred to as the 'Napoleon of crime?

Answer 1

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Macavity is called the 'Napoleon of Crime' in the Macavity the Mystery Cat because he is the mastermind behind all the crimes but never actually does the crime. ... Macavity is very swift in his work and he removes all the proofs of his crime so amazingly that no one is able to make out the person behind the crimes.

Answer 2

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By referring to Macavity as the 'Napoleon of crime', TS Eliot is actually paying tribute to a Master Criminal, Just as Napoleon was a leader who understood the game and strategy far better than any leader at the battlefield. The poet admit that Macavity is a brave, gifted criminal.