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A Gothic Narrative in Amitav Ghosh’s The Hungry Tide

Author(s) Mr. Tanmoy Debnath
Country India
Abstract A gothic narrative often refers to a genre of literature characterized by dark atmosphere, tormented characters, and supernatural events. It features a sense of horror and death, mystery and suspense, curse and decay. Amitav Ghosh’s The Hungry Tide (2004) explores the key elements of gothic literature. The novel is centered on gothic proposition that mirrors gloomy landscapes and psychological terror. The storyline not only evokes the characters’ internal turmoil and fear, but also portrays the uncanny environment and impending doom. Therefore, the present paper aims to evaluate the text from a gothic lens. The setting of the novel in the heart of the Sundarbans necessarily highlights the beauty and ferocity of nature. The novelist depicts a river-based ecosystem in order to reveal the mystery of forests and rivers. Ghosh also talks about ecological horror caused by gradual extinction of flora and fauna. An ecogothic interpretation of the book illustrates the grim consequences of climate change. The author makes it clear how the abolition of mangroves and wildlife destroys the rich biodiversity of the Sundarbans. In fact, a gothic study of The Hungry Tide finds a connection between anthropocentrism and biocentrism. The myth of ‘Bon Bibi’ develops a conflict between humanity and unnatural forces. Ghosh also introduces the horrific history of the Morichjhapi massacre (1979) in order to investigate the darker side of human nature. In fact, the article provides a panoramic view of a gothic environment that embodies darkness and death, horror and ambiguity.
Keywords Gothic, Horror, Supernatural, Fear, Death, Sundarbans, Morichjhapi, Bon Bibi, Ecogothic
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Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-19
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66819
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