In paragraphs 3 and 4, the author uses the word alien to describe how she feels other people view her and how she has come to view herself. Consult a print or online dictionary to examine the possible meanings of that word. How might the word convey the author's discomfort with herself? Hyphenated American

Well based on the summary,   the setting plays a big role in char. development since the cat has been spoiled and babied her whole life she has to figure out how to survive on there own for the first time. and since winter is coming the cat is faced with lots of dangers and troubles. but, like you said with the storm that brought an invasion of rats, since she is   a cat shell figure out how to kill and get food and the storm is the best way to learn right. can you mark me brainliest pls! read more on -