English & Literature In the novel, Stargirl, what does is the symbolism of Stargirl's pet rat? Asked by arwen46 on 09 Feb 11:04 Last updated by anonymous on 10 Feb 20:34
The rat represents, on one level, the uniqueness of Stargirl. She finds a loveable pet among a type of animal that most would shun. Additionally, she sees the beauty in something as unlovable as a rat.
