Nature as challenge: an ecocritical analysis of Elodie's survival in Damsel by Evelyn Skye

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Mauliddah, Ervina Nur (2024) Nature as challenge: an ecocritical analysis of Elodie's survival in Damsel by Evelyn Skye. Undergraduate thesis, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya.

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Abstract

In this study, the researcher examines the depiction of a harsh nature as a challenge for humans who coexist within it. Several challenges posed by this harsh nature are encountered by Elodie, the main character of Evelyn Skye's novel Damsel. Elodie is the daughter of Duke Richard Bayford, residing in the duchy of Inophe. This recent fictional narrative has piqued the researcher’s interest in discussing the portrayal of a harsh nature that presents various challenges to Elodie, compelling her to struggle against the severity of nature for her survival. To explore this, the researcher has formulated two research objectives: (1) To describe harsh nature depicted in the novel, and (2) To analyze Elodie's survival in the face of harsh nature. To demonstrate the objectives of this study, the researcher employs a descriptive qualitative method, as the data collected for this research derives from quotes of Evelyn Skye's novel Damsel. Through a descriptive analysis of the nature elements in the novel, this work shows how the dry and infertile nature conditions in Inophe are challenges that Elodie must face to survive, thus giving rise to the development of wild literacy in her. This proves particularly useful, especially when she must survive in the Cave on Mount Khaevis, necessitating various strategies using her wild literacy to ensure her survival. Therefore, this study explores how fictional narratives can reflect and influence our awareness of the human-nature relationship and the significance of ecological consciousness in the context of the current nature crisis. Through this analysis, the author hopes that readers will gain a deeper understanding of the representation of nature in literary works and the challenges individuals face in interacting with their nature.

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Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Creators:	Creators Email NIM Mauliddah, Ervina Nur ervinanurmauliddah@gmail.com 03020320053
Contributors:	Contribution Name Email NIDN Thesis advisor Saadah, Sufi Ikrima sufiikrima@uinsa.ac.id 2004078202 Thesis advisor Dinurriyah, Itsna Syahadatud itsnadinurriyah@uinsa.ac.id 2012047601
Subjects:	Sastra Ekologi
Keywords:	Harsh nature; challenge; survival
Divisions:	Fakultas Adab dan Humaniora > Sastra Inggris
Depositing User:	Ervina Nur Mauliddah
Date Deposited:	13 Jan 2025 06:30
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2025 06:30
URI:	http://digilib.uinsa.ac.id/id/eprint/75497

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