The article discusses the choice of an exterminator as the protagonist in a story titled "Nocturnal Creatures." It explores how the profession of pest control embodies conflict, comedy, and societal contradictions. The narrator's work involves the relentless battle against pests like cockroaches and highlights his ambiguous relationship with society as he profits from public fears of infestations. The author also reflects on his lack of prior knowledge about pest control and how that influenced the storytelling.
In the opening scene, the narrator acknowledges that 'cockroaches are here forever.' The profession encapsulates an unwinnable war against pests.
The exterminator's job is central to the story, reflecting contradictions in society while profiting from others' fears, stating, 'I did my part to help fan the flames of fear.'
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