Author: Rony Bhowal
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/02080025
ABSTRACT: Ruskin Bond’s writings are deeply rooted in the Himalayan landscape, where nature is not merely a backdrop but a living force that shapes human consciousness. This research article examines the concept of nature as a teacher in Bond’s stories, focusing on The Cherry Tree and Dust on the Mountain. Through an ecocritical framework, the study explores how natural elements such as trees, mountains, and landscapes function as agents of moral, emotional, and ecological learning. Bond’s narratives emphasize patience, resilience, interdependence, and environmental responsibility, presenting nature as a guide that nurtures ethical awareness. The article also investigates how childhood experiences in nature foster ecological sensitivity and how Bond critiques modernization through environmental loss. Ultimately, the study argues that Bond’s stories serve as ecological texts that educate readers about sustainable living and harmonious coexistence with the natural world.
Keywords: Ecocriticism, Ruskin Bond, Ecological Values, Nature As Teacher, Himalayas, Environmental Ethics.
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