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Ecological Consciousness and Human Survival in The Hungry Tide

Author(s) Vishwajeet Kumar
Country India
Abstract Nature and literature have always shared a profound relationship, reflected in the writings of poets, novelists, and thinkers across cultures and ages. In contemporary literary studies, the interaction between humanity and the natural environment has become a significant area of inquiry, particularly through ecocriticism. Literary texts increasingly examine environmental degradation, ecological imbalance, displacement, and the complex relationship between human civilization and nature. Amitav Ghosh, one of the most celebrated contemporary Indian English novelists, explores these concerns deeply in The Hungry Tide.
The novel presents the fragile ecosystem of the Sundarbans while simultaneously portraying the struggles of marginalized communities fighting for survival amidst environmental and political uncertainties. Set against the backdrop of the tide country, the narrative interweaves themes of ecology, migration, identity, love, displacement, and human resilience. Through characters such as Piya, Fokir, and Kanai, Ghosh demonstrates how human life remains inseparable from the natural world.
This paper examines the ecological consciousness embedded in the novel and studies how Ghosh portrays the tension between human ambition and environmental preservation. It also analyzes the plight of refugees and impoverished inhabitants of the Sundarbans, emphasizing the need for coexistence between humanity and nature. The study argues that The Hungry Tide is not merely a regional narrative but a global ecological text that foregrounds environmental ethics and human survival.
Keywords Ecology, Sundarbans, displacement, environment, ecocriticism, survival, humanity, nature.
Field Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-29
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