English Quiz

Question 1

When did ecocritisim emerge

Answer 1

Mid-1990s

Question 2

Why ecocritisim

Answer 2

• promotes awareness: weve reached the age of enviornmental limits
• promotes conservation/preservation

Question 3

Cultural attitude definition

Answer 3

Human culture is a part of not above the physical world
Often below or at mercy

Question 4

Shallow ecology

Answer 4

Human needs and societal well-being determines our approach to nature

Question 5

Deep ecology

Answer 5

Nature has value itself, independant of its functions for human society

Question 6

Eco spirituallity

Answer 6

Identifying if a person/character values the natural world as much as they do themselves
Connected to deep ecology

Question 7

Commodification

Answer 7

Process by which an object or person becomes a commodity (something to be bought/sold)

Question 8

Ecocritical questions

Answer 8

A paradise? Adversay? Equal?
Is enviornment commodified?

Question 9

CFC of To Build A Fire

Answer 9

Common held view: Many think nature is dangerous
First glance: cold weather, falling in water, snow distinguishing fire
Closer look: mans arrogance that initally led to his death - he had many warnings from the old man, the dog.