Cockroach have a negative depictions, positive depictions and neutral depictions

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 Cockroach have a negative depictions, positive depictions and neutral depictions 

Cockroaches were known and considered repellent but medicinally useful in Classical times. An insect named in Greek "σίλφη" (silphe) has been identified with the cockroach, though the scientific name Silpha refers to a genus of carrion beetles. It is mentioned by Aristotle, saying that it sheds its skin; it is described as foul-smelling in Aristophanes' play Peace; Euenus called it a pest of book collections, being "page-eating, destructive, black-bodied" in his Analect. Virgil named the cockroach "Lucifuga" ("one that avoids light"). Pliny the Elder recorded the use of "Blatta" in various medicines; he describes the insect as disgusting, and as seeking out dark corners to avoid the light.

Dioscorides recorded the use of the "Silphe", ground up with oil, as a remedy for earache. Lafcadio Hearn (1850–1904) asserted that "For tetanus cockroach tea is given. I do not know how many cockroaches go to make up the cup; but I find that faith in this remedy is strong among many of the American population of New Orleans. A poultice of boiled cockroaches is placed over the wound." He adds that cockroaches are eaten, fried with garlic, for indigestion.

Several cockroach species, such as Blaptica dubia, are raised as food for insectivorous pets. A few cockroach species are raised as pets, most commonly the giant Madagascar hissing cockroach, Gromphadorhina portentosa. Whilst the hissing cockroaches may be the most commonly kept species, there are many species that are kept by cockroach enthusiasts; there is even a specialist society: the Blattodea Culture Group (BCG), which was a thriving organisation for about 15 years although now appears to be dormant. The BCG provided a source of literature for people interested in rearing cockroaches, which was otherwise limited to either scientific papers,

general insect books, or books covering a variety of exotic pets; in the absence of an inclusive book, one member published Introduction to Rearing Cockroaches, which still appears to be the only book dedicated to rearing cockroaches.

Cockroaches have been used for space tests. A cockroach given the name Nadezhda was sent into space by Russian scientists as part of a Foton-M mission, during which she mated, and produced 33 offspring after returning to Earth.

Because of their long association with humans, cockroaches are frequently referred to in popular culture. In Western culture, cockroaches are often depicted as dirty pests In a 1750–1752 journal, Pehr Osbeck noted that cockroaches were frequently seen and found their way to the bakeries, after the sailing ship Gothenburg ran aground and was destroyed by rocks.

Donald Harington's satirical novel The Cockroaches of Stay More (Harcourt, 1989) imagines a community of "roosterroaches" in a mythical Ozark town where the insects are named after their human counterparts. Madonna has famously quoted, "I am a survivor. I am like a cockroach, you just can't get rid of me". An urban legend maintains that cockroaches are radiation-resistant, and thus would survive a nuclear war

Negative depictions

• Pest and vermin: Cockroaches are commonly portrayed as pests associated with dirt, disease, and poor hygiene, leading to disgust and even phobic responses in Western culture.
• Symbol of social infamy and problems: In some contexts, cockroaches symbolize social infamy or problems like poverty, exclusion, and even immigration issues, according to the University of Michigan.
• Portrayal as evil or threatening: They can be depicted as monstrous creatures, villains, or harbingers of destruction in various forms of media, such as in movies like Godzilla vs. Gigan where an alien race of giant cockroaches controls monsters, according to Wikipedia.
• Symbol of poverty mindset: In some spiritual interpretations, cockroaches in a home can be associated with a "poverty mindset", reflecting neglect or clutter in one's inner world or environment, according to Quora.
• Symbol of social oppression: In literature, such as Oscar Zeta Acosta's Revolt of the Cockroach People, cockroaches are used as a metaphor for marginalized or oppressed minorities. 

Positive and neutral depictions

• Resilience and adaptability: The ability of cockroaches to survive in diverse environments and withstand challenging conditions is often highlighted, making them a symbol of persistence and resilience. Madonna, for example, famously said, "I am a survivor. I am like a cockroach, you just can't get rid of me", according to Wikipedia.
• Existential struggle and human condition: In philosophical or allegorical works, like Tewfik Al-Hakim's Fate of a Cockroach, they can represent the struggles of marginalized individuals or the human condition itself, embodying themes of perseverance and existential angst.
• Ecosystem contribution: Cockroaches act as detritivores, breaking down decaying organic matter and enriching the soil, according to YouTube.
• Characters in media: Cockroaches can appear as sympathetic or comical characters in movies, TV shows, and books. For example, WALL-E has a cockroach as a pet, and Oggy and the Cockroaches features three fictional cockroaches in antagonistic roles, according to Wikipedia.
• Study subjects: Their unique characteristics and adaptability make them valuable subjects for scientific research and experiments.
• Pets and enthusiasts: Some cockroach species, like the Madagascar hissing cockroach, are raised as pets or by enthusiasts who appreciate their unique traits, according to Wikipedia.