One of my favourites (along with the Tugger and Jellylorum and 
Munkustrap and so many others)! I think Mistoffelees is the son of 
Bustopher Jones, for they are very much alike and, all during the 
song of Bustopher, Mistoffelees stands right by his side and is looks 
the happiest when the gourmet looks at him. Fortunately for his dance 
and his magic, heīs smaller and slimmer than his father! 

Thereīs something strange going on between Mistoffelees and Rum Tum 
Tugger. I agree with Dragonfly in that Misto isn't shy at all, as the 
Tugger says, for heīs always on the first row and dances and sings 
like the best. But I have noticed some details from his own song: 
every time that the Tugger says he  (Misto, not himself) is a 
"phenomenal cat", Misto looks at him as if saying: "Hey, stop it, 
thatīs enough", even knowing that Tugger is sencere. And afterwards, 
just before taking away the cloth that covers Old Deuteronomy, 
Mistoffelees glances at Tugger, like taking courage, like asking: "Do 
you think I can do it?" and Tugger glances back as if answering: "Go 
ahead, we trust you, I know you can do it" (the power of the eyes and 
looks is so strong in Cats...) Mr. Mistoffelees is still a kitten, 
and, despite his magical powers and his excellent dance and his 
beautiful voice (I love him when he sings "Jellicle cats come out 
tonight..." and when he says "Presto!") he needs the friendship of 
someone older - like the Tugger. The Tugger encourages and protects 
Mistoffelees, and Mistoffelees helps the Tugger to get his feet back 
on the ground (something that the Tugger really needs...when Misto 
says "The Rum Tum Tugger is a terrible bore", the Tugger gives him a 
quick, hurt look - but thatīs what friends are for!) In spite of all 
little differences, I'm sure that they do love each other...When Old 
Deuteronomy is back, the Tugger keeps shouting once and once again 
how wonderful Mistoffelees is. Who says that the Tugger only cares 
for himself? 

It seems that Mistoffelees fancies Victoria (he is who stares at her 
while sheīs dancing alone after "The naming of a cat", isnīt he?), 
and he is seen near her many times. The first time I saw the musical 
I was sorry for him, because I thought that Victoria liked Plato 
best. Or Alonzo? Sorry, I donīt know exactly which cat is the one who 
caresses her in the Jellicle ball, and afterwards, just between the 
fight with Macavity and the song "Mr.Mistoffelees", meets her in the 
shadows. I mean I thought she finally refused Misto, but later I 
noticed that they were toghether when Grizabella goes to the 
Heavyside Layer, sharing such intense a moment. Could it mean the 
final decision of Victoriaīs? 

Mistoffelees himself is wonderful, a young cat which astonishing 
magical powers full of energy and will to live. Not as strong as 
Munkustrap or Bombalurina, not such a show- off as Rum Tum Tugger, 
not as cunning as Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer - but lively and 
friendly as them all. Really one of my beloved ones! 

by I - kun