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Shakespeare’s Dramatic Use of Nature: An Ecocritical Analysis
Ms Renu
Abstract:
Shakespeareans are always initially intrigued when the term “ecocriticism” is spoken, but this curiosity quickly (and understandably) wanes once it becomes evident that ecocriticism, at least with Shakespeare, is not a valid approach has struggled to stand out among the masses of very clearly Shakespeare's works have already been subjected to non-ecocritical analysis. Many Shakespeareans believe that ecocriticism is nothing new and is somewhat similar to old thematicism and nature studies. While thematic discussions of nature in contemporary American environmental writers may very well be new (many of the writers themselves are new!), it's an old hat for Shakespeare. Many Shakespeareans want to know what ecocriticism can offer, either methodologically or theoretically, that will shed new light and meaning on their field of study. Some of his plays' natural sceneries and settings can be interpreted in terms of an awareness of the environment. Consequently, this essay aims to show how certain Shakespearean plays have ecological allusions and subtexts. This investigation into William Shakespeare's works uses ecocriticism theory to illuminate how the natural world and the environment are portrayed in his plays and sonnets. This essay seeks to show that Shakespeare's works provide insightful perspectives into the interaction between people and the natural world during the Elizabethan age through a careful analysis of a few chosen works. Shakespeare's works have obvious ecological consequences, according to ecocritical viewpoints, which helps to advance awareness of environmental ethics.