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AN ECO-AESTHETICAL READING OF AMITAV GHOSH’S JUNGLE NAMA: BONBIBI MYTH

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Ekta Bawa1* , Dr Rasleena Thakur
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si5a.0310

Abstract

The paper is an eco-aesthetical reading of Amitav Ghosh’s verse adaptation Jungle Nama which comprises of an episode from the legend of Bonbibi, a tale popular in the villages of Sunderbans. The name "Sunderbans" translates to "beautiful forest" in Bengali, a fitting tribute to the enchanting landscape that unfolds before our eyes. The Sunderbans is renowned for its rich biodiversity, harbouring a vast array of flora and fauna. It is the realm of the Royal Bengal Tiger, a majestic creature that prowls through the mangroves with an air of quiet power. Amitav Ghosh is a mesmerizing fiction writer who explores the ecologically precarious aspects of Indian Territory. He tells the story of modern India through the lens of Ecocriticism. His fictional world is based on real-life events and characters from Indian ecocritical philosophy. He attempts to re-create a modern India based on environmental ideology. The paper will also aim to unfold the undying myth surrounding the divine role of Bonbibi, the local deity, in ensuring the protection of the weak against the wrath of nature. The myth of Bon Bibi, as recounted in the Jungle Nama, showcases the power of courage, resilience, and faith in the face of adversity. It celebrates the deep connection between the people and the Sunderbans, emphasizing the need for harmony and reverence toward nature.

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