Describe symbolism in African Passions by Beatriz Rivera

The cat in this story symbolizes the relationship of Teresa and Armando. By having Teresa appear as the caretaker of the cat, Rivera also demonstrates that it is Teresa who is the caretaker of Teresa and Armando's relationship. By having the gods push the cat out of the window to its death, Rivera symbolizes the death of Teresa and Armando's union, with the burial of the dead cat signifying the ritual burial of the same relationship. In the end, it is Armando who is left holding the dead cat's body. In other words, Rivera is suggesting, Armando is responsible for having killed the relationship.