The International Journal of Ecopsychology (IJE)
Abstract
It is unlikely that a dystopian work would begin with, “Rats have not been seen for centuries, even in Venice.” [...]
Although many species disturb our peace, destroy our crops, and/or are outright dangerous, the eco-existential scaling of a rat (and mice), broonie or pixie-like, makes it a convenient analogical and projective emblem of invasion and subsequent extermination. That which abundantly reproduces, keenly clusters, transforms our bodies, challenges our wits, follows and then remains, travels and then stays, is also a psyche-mirror.
Recommended Citation
McFury, Trent
(2025)
"Living and Dying with Rats (Essay),"
The International Journal of Ecopsychology (IJE): Vol. 10:
Iss.
1, Article 7.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/ije/vol10/iss1/7
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