Kathy Corradi emphasizes that rats, just like humans, desire a comfortable living environment, adequate food, and to avoid unnecessary troubles, highlighting a shared instinct for survival.
Joseph Mitchell's reflections frame the rat as a symbol of soullessness, capturing the cultural tension between New Yorkers and these resilient urban dwellers, which remains unresolved.
The ongoing battle against New York's rat problem is symbolized by the city's new sanitation rules, which reflect a persistent struggle for control over public spaces.
Rats have embedded themselves in New York's mythology, mirroring the city's identity alongside its famous monuments, yet they invoke both fascination and dread among its residents.
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