Dissertation Writing- Research Writing

1. Department of English
Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University
Date: 4th April 2024
Sem 4। Batch 2022-24
Research Project Writing : Dissertation
Writing Presentation on
Ecocritical Explorations of Amitav Ghosh’s Climate Fiction :
‘The Hungry Tide’ & ‘Gun Island’
Presented by Gopi Dervaliya

2. Ecocritical
Explorations of
Amitav Ghosh’s
Climate Fiction :
‘The Hungry
Tide’ & ‘Gun
Island’

3. ● Name : Gopi Dervaliya
● Roll No. : 08
● Sem : 04
● Paper Name : Research Project Writing :
Dissertation Writing
● Paper No. : 210A
● Paper Code : 22417
● Submitted to : Department Of English,
M.K.B.U
● Email Id : gopidervaliya02@gmail.com
Personal Information

4. Table of contents
01
02
03
04
05
06
Chapter 1 :
Introduction
Chapter 2 :
Literature Review
Chapter 3 :
Ecocriticism in ‘The
Hungry Tide’
Chapter 4 :
Ecocriticism in ‘Gun
Island’
Chapter 5 :
Conclusion
Bibliography

5. Chapter 1 :
Introduction
01

6. ● Origin of the term : Ecocriticism
● What is Ecofeminism ?
● The need of Ecocritical study
● Ecocriticism in Indian English Literature
● Ecocriticism in Amitav Ghosh’s novels : ‘The
Hungry Tide’ and ‘Gun Island’
● What is Climate Change ?
● Climate Change in Contemporary Time

7. Chapter 2 :
Literature
Review
02

8. This dissertation explores Amitav Ghosh's novels 'The Hungry Tide' and ‘Gun Island’, and its
portrayal of environmental themes. It examines how myths and legends, like the legend of Bon
Bibi, contribute to understanding and appreciating nature alongside scientific knowledge. The
novel depicts the complex relationships between human settlements, wildlife conservation, and
the Sundarbans ecosystem, advocating for a holistic approach to environmental challenges.
Through some key characters the narrative presents diverse perspectives on conservation,
emphasizing the integration of science, culture, and personal experiences. Amitav Ghosh uses
allegories like "The Gun Merchant" to warn against the consequences of human greed and
exploitation of nature. The roles of environmental activists, like Piya and Nilima, in raising
awareness and supporting affected communities are also explored. Lastly, the dissertation
highlights the local and global impacts of climate change, emphasizing the need for collective
action, particularly in marginalized communities.

9. Chapter 3 :
Ecocriticism in
‘The Hungry Tide’
03

10. ● Amitav Ghosh : Life and Works
● Amitav Ghosh and Nature
● The setting of the novel : ‘The Hungry
Tide’
● An Ecocriticism in ‘The Hungry Tide’
● Man and Nature relationship in ‘The
Hungry Tide’
● ‘The Hungry Tide’ : as a Climate Fiction

11. Chapter 4 :
Ecocriticism
in
‘Gun Island’
04

12. ● Literature and Climate Change
● The Setting of the novel : ‘Gun Island’
● An Ecocriticism in ‘Gun Island’
● The Ecological Destruction : The Entangled
Human Life at The Margins
● Impact of Climate Change on Forests in India
● Climate Change Impacts on The
Sundarbans
● Impact of Climate Change on Sundarbans
dependent livelihood

13. Chapter 5 :
Conclusion
05

14. Amitav Ghosh's novels, 'The Hungry Tide' and 'Gun Island,' offer
powerful insights into the urgent need to address climate change and its
impacts on vulnerable ecosystems like the Sundarbans. Through
compelling storytelling, Ghosh highlights the interconnectedness of
humans and nature, urging us to recognize our responsibility to protect the
environment. The consequences of climate change, from rising sea levels
to extreme weather events, threaten not only the Sundarbans but also
communities worldwide. These novels serve as a wake-up call,
emphasizing the importance of collective action to mitigate climate
change and preserve our planet for future generations. It's clear that urgent
action is needed to safeguard delicate ecosystems and livelihoods from the
devastating effects of climate change, making it imperative for us to come
together and prioritize environmental stewardship.

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