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Eco-Criticism is the study of the relationship
between literature and the physical environment. Literary Theory The Basics
In eco criticism Nature is in the center, not
1989 WLA conference, when Cheryll Glotfelty, a
graduate student at Cornell University at the time,
the man.
urged the use of the term Ecocriticism instead of “the
From the perspective of literary studies,
study of nature writing.”
ecocriticism can be classified as a mimetic
Eco-criticism takes an earth centered theory, based on the assumption that literature,
with reference to paradigms, is a reflection of
approach to literary studies. Base /
the realities of life. Information
William Rueckert is believed to have Background
coined the term “ecocriticism” in 1978,
which he defines as “the application of Ecocriticism tries to apply the concept of ecology
to literary studies, making the earth (nature) the
ecology and ecological concepts to the
focus of its studies. Therefore, ecocriticism is defined
study of literature.”
as an investigation of the relationship between
literature and the environment
Eco critics consider the many relations between
literature and the natural world. Ecocriticism
The Future of Environmental Criticism by
Eco criticism is the study of literature and environment Lawrence Buell.
from an interdisciplinary point of view where all sciences
come together to analyze the environment and brainstorm Walden, or Life in the Woods by Henry
possible solutions for the correction of the contemporary David Thoreau.
environmental situation Ecology Without Nature by Timothy
Morton.
Ecocriticism investigates the Theory Application
relation between humans Politics of Nature by Bruno Latour.
and the natural world in
literature. It deals with how Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.
Ecocriticism guides us to examine
Ecocriticism asks us to environmental issues,
the world around us and critiquing
examine ourselves and thecultural issues concerning
the mannerisms of society in the
world around us, critiquingthe environment and
treatment of nature.
the way that we represent, attitudes towards nature are
presented and analyzed.
interact with, and construct
the environment, both
“natural” and manmade.
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Title of the text: Introduction: Eco-Criticism
Source :
Tyson.Lois.1950. critical theory today A User-Friendly Guide Second edition.Pdf
Summary / Mindmap of the text:
The study of ecocriticism is one of the uses of theory that was first discovered by William Rueckert and developed by Cheryll Glotfelty as the
founder of the U.S. Ecocriticism in which Cheryll brings up something more popular later that combines ecological studies and literary studies.
From the perspective of literary studies, ecocriticism can be classified as a mimetic theory, based on the assumption that literature, with reference
to paradigms, is a reflection of the realities of life that exist today. It needs to be underlined if this theory focuses more on nature in its studies,
not on humans. In simple terms, this theory will find out the concept of natural ecology that is close to human life. In its application, there are
many famous titles that have used the Eco-Crticim theory as a basis for thinking such as The Future of Environmental Criticism by Lawrence
Buell. Walden, or Life in the Woods by Henry David Thoreau. Ecology Without Nature by Timothy Morton.
My Question
1. Is it only the earth that is the center of the study of this theory?
2. Will science later also play a role in literary works that contain ecological values?
3. Are there any special linguistic features in literary works that indicate that it is a work of Eco-Criticism?
My comments (what I think, what I agree, what I disagree):
(5 - 10 sentences)
If we look at this theory we will be brought back to "Natural Science" as the basis of our study later, this theory is quite interesting after the
Post-Colonialism theory, which I agree with in this study is to incorporate ecological elements that are close to humans which make studies
between literature and the environment. I also agree with ecocriticism which is understood by combining aesthetic facts with environment and
literary studies. As I go along, I am more inclined to agree in this theory because the objects under study are quite close to humans.
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