Animal Narratives in Human Perspective: An Anthropocentric Reading of Ratatouille

Homo sapiens are the ones who have advanced cognitive skills to understand and comprehend the universe in rational terms. Human beings have the intelligence and the ability to understand and adapt to complex social structures. In films and literature, human beings depict animals from a human perspective, making fauna an integral part of their existence. The film Ratatouille, an American animated comedy directed by Brad Bird and produced by Brad Lewis, primarily revolves around the inspirational maxim: ‘Anyone can cook.’ The rat named Remy is directly or indirectly inspired to cook by Auguste Gusteau, the head Chef, and ends up helping another chef in a famous restaurant in Paris. This paper explores the portrayal of animals through a human lens, creating fertile ground for anthropocentric interpretation and analysis.