Ecological aspects in AmitavGhosh’s Sea of Poppies

Abstract

This research paper highlights the ecological aspects of Amitav Ghosh’s novel, “Sea of Poppies.” Ghosh’s novel shows the effect of the rapidly changing environment. This novel shows the changes in Nature which reflect the changes in society. This also highlights that man and environment are attached parts of Nature. The ecological union between man and environment is everlasting. His characters bring out the individual responsibilities about the environment. Ghosh creates awareness among the readers to preserve the rich natural resources of our Nation. Ghosh shows that Nature is composed of both the constructive and destructive ecological aspects. Ghosh also presents the changes which occur in Nature and their consequences.