CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS OF THE ECOCRITICISM AND ANALYSIS OF PHILIP LARKIN’S “THE TREE” WITH TOUCH OF ECOCRITICISM
Neelam Tandon
Associate Professor, Department of English, Lalta Singh Govt Girls P.G. College, Adalhaat, Mirzapur
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Ecocriticism is a literary and cultural theory that examines the relationship between literature, culture, and the environment. It seeks to understand how literary works portray nature, environmental issues, and the interactions between humans and the natural world. Ecocriticism explores the complex interplay between nature and culture, questioning how human societies perceive, represent, and interact with the natural world. It examines the ways in which literature reflects and shapes our understanding of nature and environmental concerns. This concept in ecocriticism highlights the unequal distribution of environmental benefits and burdens among different social groups. It emphasizes the need to address issues of environmental racism and ensure equitable access to a healthy environment. Ecocriticism critiques anthropocentric perspectives that prioritize human needs and interests over the well-being of non-human beings and ecosystems. Instead, it promotes biocentric views that acknowledge the intrinsic value of all living beings.
Keywords:
Ecocriticism; English literature; healthy environment
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