On the surface, Ratatouille looks like a comedic children's movie about talking rats and a quirky young boy; but below the surface, ratatouille teaches lessons about defying stereotypes and committing yourself to what you love despite what people say. The main character, a rat named Remy, dreams of being a cook although, being a rat, is obviously stereotypically dirty and to find a rat in a kitchen would be a health hazard. However, Remy’s dreams become a reality when he stumbles upon new employee named Alfredo Linguini and, by pulling Linguini’s hair underneath his chef’s hat, controls Linguini’s cooking; and turns the garbage boy into an exquisite chef. This shows to the viewers the passion Remy has for cooking even though it may seem like