☝️ Key Points
- Macavity is a mysterious and respected cat, known as a master criminal
- He has the ability to defy gravity and seems to float
- Macavity is respectable in appearance and cheats at card games, but there is no evidence against him
- Other cats like Mungojerrie and Griddlebone are his helpers, while Macavity controls the actual operations
- The song's lyrics emphasize the mystery and cruelty of Macavity and show that he is the master of hide-and-seek
Interpretation
"Macavity, the Mystery Cat" by
Andrew Lloyd Webber describes the story of Macavity, a mysterious cat known as a master criminal who breaks the laws. He is a challenge for Scotland Yard and the Flying Squad, as he always manages to escape and is never found at the crime scenes. Macavity has the ability to defy gravity and appears to float.
The text describes Macavity as a large, thin, red cat with sunken eyes and a pensive expression on his face. His fur is neglected, his whiskers uncombed, and he moves his head like a snake. Although he sometimes appears sleepy, he is always alert.
Macavity appears respectable on the outside and cheats at card games. However, there is no evidence against him in Scotland Yard's files. When crimes are committed, Macavity is never present. He always has an alibi and seems to always be innocent.
According to the text, other notorious evil cats like Mungojerrie and Griddlebone are only his helpers, while Macavity controls the actual operations. He is referred to as the Napoleon of crime.
The song lyrics emphasize the mysteriousness and cruelty of Macavity and show that he is the master of the hiding game. No matter where one looks for him, he is never there. Macavity is a symbol of the unpredictability and mystery in life."