I don't like rats any more than the next bloke, but they ain't wicked and cruel like people can be. They're just ratty in their habits.
In Philip Pullman's "I Was a Rat!", the protagonist reflects on the nature of animals compared to humans. The quote suggests that while people may harbor wickedness and cruelty, animals, such as rats, act primarily based on instinct and their natural behaviors. This perspective challenges the common disdain for rats, positioning them as creatures that are not inherently evil but rather misunderstood in their actions.
Pullman uses this sentiment to provoke...