The Presence Of Ecofeminism In Margaret Atwood's Novel Surfacing Is Evident.

Abstract

The primary issue that humanity currently confronts is the deterioration of land and the environment, as well as the subsequent impact on human existence. Within this particular setting, the word ecofeminism assumes significant relevance. This research aims to comprehensively analyze Margaret Atwood's Surfacing (1972) using an ecofeminist approach. This essay views power and control as oppressive forces that directly target both the feminine realm and the natural world. The narrative's anonymous main character is an ecofeminism advocate who revisits the unexplored island of Northern Quebec, her childhood home, to locate her absent father. Upon contacting the natural world, the main character becomes aware of the disparity between her inherent identity and fabricated persona. The work implicitly demonstrates the influence of Ecofeminism via the protagonist's reconnection with the natural world. Her connection with nature enhances her awareness of the exploitation of women. She chooses to live on the earth as a genuine ecologist, understanding that the natural realm interconnects all living beings with a wide range of species and intricate systems. The story serves as a prime literary illustration of ecological feminism since it addresses themes related to feminism and environmentalism. The novel's language, events, and characters mirror a civilization that subjugates and controls women and nature.