Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Plínio Cabral’s Umbra presents a complex interplay between nature, culture, and gender, making it a fertile ground for ecocritical and ecofeminist analysis. This study explores how the novel constructs environmental concerns and gender dynamics, highlighting the intersections between ecological degradation and patriarchal oppression. Through the lens of ecocriticism, the research examines the representation of nature as both a living entity and a contested space, reflecting broader anxieties about environmental crises. Simultaneously, an ecofeminist perspective reveals how the novel critiques the marginalization of women and nature, drawing parallels between their subjugation. By analyzing the narrative’s structure, symbolism, and thematic concerns, this paper sheds light on Umbra’s contribution to contemporary environmental and feminist discourse. Ultimately, the study argues that Cabral’s novel offers a critical reflection on human responsibility toward the environment while challenging traditional gender hierarchies.
DOI: 10.15640/jll.v12p11
Author: Naiara Sales Araújo
Institution: Universidade Federal do Maranhão
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Gender equality
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7127347966