Examples in a ToTC
What was the first example of ecocriticism?
In the Preface when the Woodman and the Farmer foreshadowed the Revolution.
Name a movie that has ecocriticism.
The Lorax, The Bee Movie, etc.
Wrote about pesticides that had deadly effects on animals and the environment.
Rachel Carson
Define Ecocriticism
The study of the relationship between nature and literature.
How does Dr. Manette's house reflect his character?
His house is very calming and is surrounded by a prosperous forest with a peaceful setting.
What movie shows the effects mistreatment to the environment has on the world?
WALL-E
Criticized the influence of modern civilization on native culture in U.S.A
Mary Hunter Austin
What book described about the deadly effects of pesticides on the environment.
Silent Spring
How does nature reflect the people of France?
The people of France created a place of chaos because of their need for vengeance against the 1st class and in the process have ruined the land around them and it is left in a state of disarray.
What does The Bee Movie show what is important to the environment
BEEEEES, and respect for the environment
What did Aldo Leopold write about?
Aldo Leopold wrote about "Land Ethics" which is to respect everyone in a community as well as the environment around them and only do things for the benefit of the people and environment.
Define ecofeminism, pastoral and wilderness criticism.
The relationship between the oppression of nature and women. The similarities and differences between rural and urban areas. The way nature is portrayed in literature and entertainment.
How is nature related to characters in a ToTC
Nature is related to characters through replicating their personalities by the environment around them.
What significance does the Old Woman Swamp have for Doodle?
He finds peace in the swamp and isn't afraid of the world.
What was Rural Hours about?
Industrialization and the deteriorating effects it had on the environment.
Why is ecocriticism important?
Ecocriticism is important because it can bring awareness to problems in the environment and can help identify character's personalities.