A Study of Dystopian Literature as a Depiction of Existing Ecological Crises and as a Caution to the Future Society

Kowsalyaa M S; Arul J

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i01.14320

A Study of Dystopian Literature as a Depiction of Existing Ecological Crises and as a Caution to the Future Society

Author(s)	Kowsalyaa M S, Arul J
Country	India
Abstract	This research paper focuses on the current ecological crises that are represented in the dystopian fiction and also presents a caution to the future society to preserve the natural ecosystem for the harmonious living. Many ecological resources are becoming scarce and it is vital to take it into consideration for the welfare of the world and all the living creatures that depend upon them, for their survival. Dystopian literature intends to depict some of the probing existing environmental issues in its narrative which in turn creates awareness among the people to take necessary actions or that might lead into a unimaginable apocalyptic future as portrayed in the fictions of Dystopia. The ecological issues of Climate change, global warming, pollution, over use of technology , deforestation, Loss of biodiversity, extinction of species, depletion of Natural resources, food and water Scarcity and many issues are been faced by the current world. Dystopian fiction not only warns the people about the existing ecological issues but also about the eminent danger of the over use of technologies like bioengineering, nanotechnology which could be a potential threat to the society and its harmonious living. Along with the anthropocentric attitudes, the natural resources and the environment deteriorates in a rapid phase with alarms the human community to protect the natural treasures and dystopian literature serves as a representation of these ecological crises. It also cautions the readers about the impending dangers in the society.
Keywords	Dystopian literature, existing ecological crises, ecological crises in dystopian literature, etc.
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 1, January-February 2024
Published On	2024-02-29
Cite This	A Study of Dystopian Literature as a Depiction of Existing Ecological Crises and as a Caution to the Future Society - Kowsalyaa M S, Arul J - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 1, January-February 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i01.14320
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i01.14320
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gtktch

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