Explain what Toni Morrison means by saying, "[August Wilson's project was) to address
African American life introspectively - not as a dialogue with or lesson for non-blacks -
and, paradoxically, through the strength and suppleness of his artistry, enlighten both
cultures.

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 !

i would say a because the main idea is what the author is the point the author is trying to get across.

the answer is:

to persuade readers that a conquering prince must destroy a former republic if he hopes to hold it.

in the excerpt from "the prince," the author niccolò machiavelli suggests that to take possession of a city and endure the control over it, it is necessary to destroy it first. otherwise, people who have known freedom will eventually turn against the new rulers and fight back to recover their power.