Country rat or city rat – which would I rather be? This question is a difficult one to answer, but ultimately I believe I would prefer being a country rat to a city rat.
There are many advantages of being a country rat. A country rat lives in a serene environment and can live without the worries of a fast-paced, stressful life. The air in the country is fresher than the polluted air of the city because there are more trees in the country. Closer to nature, the country rat can enjoy the greenery around him.
At the same time the disadvantages of being a city rat are plenty. The city rat must always keep a look-out because the family cat may eat him. Neither will he be able to have a relaxed life because of the stress of fast-paced city life. He will become economically driven, always striving for more wealth and possession but unable to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Due to the nature of city life, the city rat will not be able to feel compassion for others.
Of course there are also benefits of being a city rat. As a city rat, one can access the latest technology. In other words, the city rat can watch television, play computer games, or hang out with friends at the cinema. To beat the heat of summer, the city rat can turn on his air conditioner. He also can use a washing machine to wash his clothes for him. In other words, the city rat leads a convenient and efficient lifestyle.
Nevertheless, I still think that a country rat is better off, because he does not grow reliant on technology. He leads a simple but meaningful life and he does not destroy the environment with his way of life. It is good to be closer to nature because one will have a better temper and can learn to be more understanding and compassionate as compared to the city rat.
Of course, if I had to choose I would not want to be a rat at all!
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