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**Assignment Title: Nature and Environment in Literature: Ecocritical Analysis**
**Objective:** To explore and analyze the representation of nature and the environment in two
selected works of literature, employing an ecocritical lens to understand the relationships
between human societies and the natural world.
**Instructions:**
1. **Choose Two Works with Nature Themes:**
- Select two works of literature that prominently feature nature and the environment. Examples
include "The Overstory" by Richard Powers, "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway,
"The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett, or works of your choice.
2. **Introduction to Ecocriticism:**
- Provide a brief introduction to ecocriticism as a literary theory. Discuss its focus on the
relationships between literature and the environment, including the portrayal of nature,
ecological issues, and human interactions with the natural world.
3. **Analysis of Nature Representation:**
- Analyze how each author represents nature and the environment within their work. Explore
the descriptions of landscapes, ecosystems, and the impact of human activities on the natural
world.
4. **Human-Nature Relationships:**
- Focus on the relationships between human characters and the natural environment. Discuss
how characters interact with and perceive nature, and whether the works emphasize a
harmonious or discordant relationship.
5. **Ecological Themes:**
- Identify ecological themes within each work. Discuss how the authors address environmental
issues, conservation, or the consequences of human actions on the natural world.
6. **Symbolism of Nature:**
- Explore the symbolic use of nature within the narratives. Discuss how natural elements may
symbolize broader themes, emotions, or societal dynamics in the works.
7. **Comparison of Nature Perspectives:**
- Compare the portrayal of nature in the two works. Discuss similarities and differences in how
the authors approach and interpret the relationship between human societies and the
environment.
8. **Relevance to Contemporary Environmental Concerns:**
- Reflect on the relevance of the ecological themes presented in the works to contemporary
environmental concerns. Discuss whether the issues explored by the authors remain pertinent in
today's world.
**Assessment Criteria:**
- Clear identification and explanation of ecocriticism as a literary theory.
- Thorough analysis of the portrayal of nature and the environment in the selected works.
- Insightful exploration of human-nature relationships and ecological themes.
- Comprehensive comparison of nature perspectives within the two works.
- Consideration of the symbolic use of nature in the narratives.
- Thoughtful reflection on the relevance of ecological themes to contemporary environmental
concerns.
**Submission Details:**
- Submit your assignment in the agreed format to the instructor by the specified deadline.
Feel free to reach out to the instructor if you have any questions or need guidance as you work
on the assignment.
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