Ecocriticism in Literature

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What is the primary focus of ecocriticism?

  • The impact of technology on human development
  • The role of culture in shaping human identity
  • The relationships between human beings and the natural world (correct)
  • The relationships between human beings and society

When did ecocriticism emerge as a critical approach?

  • The 1980s
  • The 2000s
  • The 1990s (correct)
  • The 1970s

What prompted the development of ecocriticism?

  • The impact of globalization
  • The fall of communism
  • Growing concerns about environmental degradation (correct)
  • The rise of industrialization

What is the primary subject of study in ecocriticism?

<p>Literature and culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of ecocriticism?

<p>To analyze the impact of human activity on the environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Ecocriticism

  • A critical approach to literature and culture that explores the connections between humans and the natural world
  • Emerged in the 1990s as a response to mounting concerns about environmental degradation
  • Focuses on the impact of human activity on the planet

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