The Psychological Landscape of Ecological Disaster in JGBallard's Fiction

She; Rohtak

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The Psychological Landscape of Ecological Disaster in JGBallard's Fiction

Authors:

She | Rohtak

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SKY Publications

Journal:

International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies Vol.12 Issue 1, pp.16-21

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Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

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2001927934

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2395-2628

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 This paper explores the ecocritical implications of J. G. Ballard's speculative fiction, focusing on the psychological and societal impacts of ecological disasters as depicted in his novels The Drowned World, The Burning World, and High-Rise. Through a detailed analysis of these works, the study highlights Ballard’s unique narrative style and thematic focus on the degradation of the environment and its profound effects on human psychology and social structures. Ballard’s narratives serve as speculative projections that critique contemporary environmental policies and societal attitudes toward urban living and ecological responsibility. By interweaving dystopian scenarios with critical reflections on human behavior and environmental management, Ballard’s works prompt a re-evaluation of modern life’s sustainability and the urgent need to change how societies value and interact with their environments. This study argues that Ballard’s fiction is not only reflective of current ecological anxieties but also prescient in its depiction of the potential future challenges humanity may face if current practices continue unabated.

Article Details

The Psychological Landscape of Ecological Disaster in JGBallard's Fiction

Authors:

She | Rohtak

Publisher:

SKY Publications

Journal:

International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies Vol.12 Issue 1, pp.16-21

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001927934

pISSN:

2395-2628

J. G. Ballard

Ecocriticism

Environmental Disaster

Psychological Impact

Societal Collapse

Dystopian Fiction

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Article Details

Authors: She | Rohtak

Publisher: SKY Publications

Journal: International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies Vol.12 Issue 1, pp.16-21

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001927934

pISSN: 2395-2628

Issues

Authors:

She | Rohtak

Publisher:

SKY Publications

Journal:

International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies Vol.12 Issue 1, pp.16-21

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001927934

pISSN:

2395-2628