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The ongoing study explores the intersection of survivalism and sustainability within Richard Powers' The Overstory (2018) employing Joseph Meeker's ecocritical perspective. It explores how the novel presents contrasting narratives of anthropocentrism and biocentrism concerning mankind's relationship with the natural world. The examination reveals the impediments of survivalist attitudes that focus on human conservation over ecological well-being. It contrasts with the biocentric narratives woven into the characters' significant associations with trees, enlightening their potential to cultivate a more just and sustainable future for all life on Earth. By employing a comparative approach, the study establishes connections between the novel's themes and the contemporary ecological challenges plaguing our planet today. The study also encourages scholars to speculate on the integrated role in ensuring environmental survival and sustainability.
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