Man’s encounter with nature

An ecocriticism analysis of Western Classic and Contemporary Novels

Autores/as

  • Louie Villanueva Mariano Marcos State University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9242-5430
  • Ronie R Bagalaro Jr Mariano Marcos State University
  • Michael T Sacramed Mariano Marcos State University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0575-2442
  • Elizabeth C Bautista Cagayan State University
  • Janelyn I Agbayani Cagayan State University
  • Remelyn C Bautista Cagayan State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v9i1.2760

Palabras clave:

Environmental Consciousness, Thematic Analysis, Ecocriticism, Dominance For Nature, Global Ecological Crisis

Resumen

People regardless of race and gender significantly learn as they interact with nature that leads to resiliency, adaptation, connectivity, and the fragility and beauty of life, which helps them build a strong harmony and interaction with it. Through literature, this context was further explored to determine how is it possible for human to challenge the nature. This study aims to discover and explore the relationship of human and nature through a thematic analysis of two award winning novels, “The Old Man and The Sea” by Cuban author Ernest Hemmingway and “The Life of Pi” by Yann Martel, a Canadianwriter. Through in-depth analysis, five themes emerged in this study, dominance of nature, respect for nature, spiritual intercession, perseverance, and skills over luck. Symbolisms of the two novels that constitute the themes were also compared and contrasted. This study employed ecocriticism to further understand the rhythm of human and nature’s existence.

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Biografía del autor/a

Louie Villanueva, Mariano Marcos State University

Mariano Marcos State University, Ilocos Norte, Philippine.

Ronie R Bagalaro Jr, Mariano Marcos State University

Mariano Marcos State University, Ilocos Norte, Philippines,.

Michael T Sacramed, Mariano Marcos State University

Mariano Marcos State University, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.

Elizabeth C Bautista, Cagayan State University

Mariano Marcos State University, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.

Janelyn I Agbayani , Cagayan State University

Cagayan State University, Sanchez Mira, Cagayan, Philippines.

Remelyn C Bautista, Cagayan State University

Cagayan State University, Sanchez Mira, Cagayan, Philippines.

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Publicado

2024-03-17

Cómo citar

Villanueva, L., Bagalaro Jr, R. R., Sacramed, M. T., Bautista, E. C., Agbayani , J. I., & Bautista, R. C. (2024). Man’s encounter with nature: An ecocriticism analysis of Western Classic and Contemporary Novels. Diversitas Journal, 9(1), 375–387. https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v9i1.2760