Seeds of Survival: Indian Ecological Wisdom and Dystopian Futures in Margaret Atwood’s MaddAddam Trilogy

Author(s)	Dr. Candy William D'Cunha
Country	India
Abstract	ABSTRACT Margaret Atwood’s MaddAddam trilogy articulates urgent ecological anxieties that resonate strongly with Indian traditions of environmental ethics and ecological justice. Drawing implicit parallels with the philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi, Vandana Shiva, and ancient Indian ecological thought rooted in Vedic and Puranic traditions, Atwood’s dystopian vision foregrounds the ethical consequences of anthropocentrism, unrestrained scientific experimentation, and corporate-driven modernity. Through a parallel reading of Atwood’s speculative fiction and canonical Indian ecological discourses, this paper argues that the trilogy critiques dominant Western models of progress while gesturing towards alternative eco-centric paradigms embedded in Indian intellectual and spiritual traditions. In the context of growing Indo-Canadian academic engagement and global debates on sustainability, Atwood’s narratives function as cautionary tales advocating ecological responsibility, ethical restraint, and harmonious coexistence with nature.
Keywords	ecofeminism, environment, Margaret Atwood, Vandana Shiva, ecology, Indian)
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-22
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64285

About IJFMR Fees & Payment Current Issue Publication Archive	Submit Research Paper Track Submission Status Publication Guidelines Publication Ethics Peer Review & Plagiarism	Join as a Reviewer Editors & Reviewers Reviewer Referral Program Get Reviewer Membership Certi.	Website/Journal Policies Usage Policy Content Policies Privacy Policy

Contact Us		+91-9687-828-838	editor@ijfmr.com

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research