The Black Cat

In the text we see that the black cat is kind of rude. Not only does he treat Coraline like he is better then her, but he also makes a lot of fun of her. he shows how snobby and rude he is a bunch of time (when he speaks) through out the text. For example, "We could be a rare specimen of an exotic breed of African dancing elephants," said the cat. "But we're not. At least," it added cattily, after darting a brief look at Coraline, "I'm not." (4.19-20)

Over time, though, the cat learns to respect Coraline; he even teams up with her and helps her escape from the other world. In fact, he even catches one of the children's souls from a runaway rat!

The cat may act superior and be very brave, but even he can have his moments of fear: put down a hand to stroke it, and could feel how hard its heart was beating. It was trembling like a dead leaf in a storm (10.57)." Don't call him a scaredy cat though: he has good reason for being afraid, and he pulls himself together when it counts. Plus, he could probably eat you. In the end, the Black Cat really becomes Coraline's friend and companion.