ICSE Class 12 English Elective – Unit 2: The Hungry Tide By Amitav Ghosh Part One: The Ebb
The Hungry Tide delves into the complexities of human relationships with nature, identity, and memory through the lens of characters navigating the Sundarbans. Kanai Dutt, a translator, and Piyali Roy, a marine biologist, explore their personal histories while confronting the environmental and historical forces at play in the region. Their intertwining narratives unfold themes of belonging, communication barriers, and the clash between scientific knowledge and local wisdom.
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What we have learnt
- The interconnectedness of human lives with nature is paramount in The Hungry Tide.
- Language and communication profoundly impact identity and understanding.
- Historical events, such as the Morichjhãpi massacre, resonate deeply with contemporary issues of displacement.
Key Concepts
- -- Ecological Fiction
- A genre that highlights environmental concerns and human interactions with nature.
- -- Cultural Disconnection
- The sense of alienation experienced by individuals when they find themselves distanced from their cultural roots.
- -- Nonverbal Communication
- Silent forms of understanding that occur beyond spoken language, illustrated by Piya and Fokir's relationship.
- -- Historical Memory
- The collective remembrance of past events that shapes identities and community narratives.
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