An Ecocritical Reading of Ruskin Bond’s Angry River

Abstract

This paper discusses the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness between humans and nature, as demonstrated in Angry River. In the novel, the main character, Sita, experiences a flood, fights through it with hope, and comes to the conclusion that people are a part of nature and nature is a part of humans, and one cannot survive without mother nature.  The beauty and complexity of nature are awe-inspiring, and it is no wonder that Sita loves it so much.  Sita learned during her experience with Angry River flood, nature can be both beautiful and powerful. It emphasizes the need for preserving nature and appreciating its beauty and complexity. Sita's realization about the significance of mother nature is a powerful reminder that we cannot survive without it. As Bond's love for solitude and nature shows, there is something awe-inspiring about being immersed in the natural world.