A Call to Save the Earth: A Study of the Phenomenon of Climate Change through the Anthology Dhara: A Paradise Worth Fighting For
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Climate change, global warming, Earth, environment, eco-criticism, eco-feminismAbstract
This paper aims to study the phenomenon of climate change that’s occurring all over the world through the short stories and poems presented in the anthology called “Dhara: A Paradise Worth Fighting For”. It chooses to focus specifically on some of the works to illustrate how our planet is on the brink of destruction, and if man does not see the error of his ways soon, a terrible storm awaits on the horizon that will show no mercy when it arrives. The paper discusses the multifaceted ways in which climate change affects us. It not only affects people on a biological level but also on a societal and economic basis. The paper also sheds light on how vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected by climate change and are at a much higher risk of falling victim to injustice. Through a close examination of the book, placing special emphasis on certain pieces, it attempts to bring attention to the fact that the future of the planet, as well as humanity, is at stake.
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