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Abstract
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Abstract
This research is an Ecocritical study aimed at revealing the types of Ecological consciousness and identifying the aspects of Ecological consciousness that were portrayed in Richard Adams’ Watership Down. The data is analyzed based on Ecocritical theory, concepts of Ecological consciousness and literary terms of children’s literature. This research is qualitatively analysis using the content analysis method to examine the data. The main data of the research is in the form of sentences related to the types of Ecological consciousness and the ways of Ecological consciousness that the novel depicted. This research reveals that there are types of Ecological consciousness in Watership Down, which are understanding the essence of Nature, showing interest in the state of Nature, understanding the interdependence between living things and Nature, and knowing the ways in which Nature speaks. In addition, there are literary terms that the writer used to portray Ecological consciousness in the novel. These terms are: Character, Point of View, and Theme. Ecological consciousness can be depicted through the main character’s work, speech, and author commentary at the same time. Moreover, the author uses an omniscient point of view to tell the story and to give additional information. Finally, a clear theme in the story is revealed to show several important insights. In general, this research discovers that Ecological consciousness is strongly embodied in Watership Down which can be one of the novels in meeting the need of children and society to develop their awareness towards their surroundings in order to know and understand the sustainability of the environment.
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