The Rat
is the main antagonist of Disney's 1955 animated feature film Lady and the Tramp. A silent, predatory rodent, the rat is in constant pursuit of Jim Dear and Darling’s newborn baby.
Trivia[]
- In an early script, the Rat's name was Herman.
- Additionally, in the same early script, Lady was the one who fought the Rat.
- Most book versions of the film don't show the Rat's appearance at the beginning.
- In its first appearance, the rat appeared to have a red nose, but when it makes its return, its nose is black.
- The resentment against Lady for being chased away by her and probably more than once would explain his intention to kill/harm the baby.