what does this quote mean ? " fear is such a powerful emotion for husband that when we allow it to take us over , it drives compassion right out of our hearts "

I believe this quote means that fear is such a primal instinct, that even at the best of times, it can take over any good that we were feeling in a second. Fear often makes people react in ways that they normally wouldn't react, it makes people a shell of who they once were, ether it be for a brief moment, or for years of emotional turmoil. We never know how fear will affect a person, this is where the phrase "fight or flight" comes in.

Explanation:

i think its,

b) the narrator's mental state is anguished.

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cockroaches and rats often are a symbol for things that are disgusting or vile. though i don't know which play you are talking about, i hope this !