The cheese in the story represents success, which can mean various things to people. Like cheese there are many types and varieties to choose from, and only you can determine what "cheese" is meaningful and satisfying to you. For some people that may be money, power, status, etc
The characters Sniff and Scurry are mice in our story. Sniff is always on the look out for change in the maze, and cheese supplywhile Scurry is quick to scurry into action if Sniff detects any changes. They are both well aware that the cheese supply may change, diminish, or go away entirely. So they both anticipate it so when it does change it does not come as a shock. They are prepared with their track suits and running shoes around their neck ready to go if needed. Translating that to the corporate world I see them as the workers that are always updating their resume, and networking. They were not going to allow change to destroy nor would they just move around when all was well, but when change did occur they were ready to make a move if needed.
Their fellow co-workers Hem and Haw are little people that are like miniature people, and were not so