Examining the Ecological Dimensions of McConaghy’s Migrations: An Eco-Linguistic Analysis

Abstract

The goal of this research is to analyze the language and environment in McConaghy's Migrations. Using Stibbe's eco-criticism framework, the novel has been scrutinized.  Migrations is a novel that raises numerous ecological concerns. It highlights the grave concern of human activity destroying the natural eco system. It also draws attention to the decline in animal and bird populations. The researchers have chosen the theoretical framework of Arren Stibbe’s (2015) for eco-linguistic analysis. The critical lens of the current study are three indicators as ideology, evaluation and facticity to analyze the text through eco-linguistic analysis. The major findings determine the apathetic and stupid mindset of the general public, who refused to take accountability for the harm done to the environment, the extermination of wildlife, deforestation, global warming, and the waste of water and other natural resources. The present research study reflects the impacts of so-called economic progress on the environment. It also validates the involvement of numerous active groups.