Literary Reverberations in the Anthropocene by tracing HumanEnvironment Dynamics centering on Herman Melville's Moby-Dick

Abstract

This research paper explores the intersection between literature and Anthropocene, focusing on the environmental disruptions caused by human actions. The paper traces the historical development of the relationship between humans and the environment, from prehistoric survival changes to the profound effects of the Industrial Revolution. The work identifies the emergence of the Anthropocene around the 18th century. It delves into the literary representation of this era and highlights its role in the awareness of ecological issues and the formation of cultural attitudes toward sustainable development. This research paper focuses on producing a literary review to analyze how the context of Anthropocene is revealed in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. In addition, our research further emphasizes the extreme urge of human greed and possessiveness resulting in environmental consequences. Further, our research recommends examining literature related to the Anthropocene to improve our understanding of the connections between literature, environmental education, and sustainable practices. The paper is an intricate intersection of literature and the Anthropocene to augment our conception of the intricate interplay between literature and nature. The predominant intention of this research is to promote for the inclusion of this genre of literature in school education, diagnosing its ability to foster ecological alertness and inculcate a sagacity of obligation towards sustainable practices among students. This paper thus contributes valuable insights to the enduring discourse on the multidimensional associations amidst literature, humanity, and the environment in the Anthropocene era, with a explicit appeal to incorporate such literature into formal instructive curricula.