In the movie Ratatouille a rat has a dream of being a great chef and eat great food. The other rats in the pack always eat garbage, and this certain rat doesn't approve. He decides to follow his dream of being a chef. He runs into a person who is an awful chef but needs a job. They decide to help each other. The rat hides in his hat and directs him on what to do. They both get what they are chasing, The rat gets to cook and the man gets a job. They are the perfect team. Because the rat followed what he truly wanted to do, he not only showed his individuality, but helped a friend get closer to his dream. Society doesn't approve of this at all. Both the person and the rat would not be accepted by there friends and family if they knew this was happening, thats why being yourself is the greatest thing you can do. Being yourself can impact your future in the greatest way possible. Although this movie isn't real, it has a strong and powerful message, and the writers would have to believe in this message strongly as well. If this was based on a true story, they would have gotten closer to achieving the American Dream.