沉睡旳猫渴死旳鱼
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It portrays a rather depressing scene: the cat is always in deep sleep, seemingly oblivious to life; the fish died of thirst in what could normally be its safe haven - water. These two images convey a profound sense of sadness or despair, where everything that should sustain life has turned against it, reflecting the owner's possible pessimistic attitude or state of mind towards living environment and lifestyle.