A Reading Of Easterine Kire’s Son Of The Thundercloud As An Anthropocene Discourse

Abstract

The article explores Easterine Kire’s Son of the Thundercloud as a pretext to represent anthropocene along with its causes and impacts in the north-east region of India and thus, representing the whole India. The novella records the causes of anthropocene – deforestation, over-exploitation of natural resources and unsustainable consumption practices along with the impacts – extreme drought, climate change and socio-cultural and habitat loses, in an allegorical way through the narrative which is assisted by myths and archetypes of indigenous culture of the region. The representation of the anthropocene narrative is significant in Indian literary discourse in order to create awareness and promote sustainability. The article locates Son of the Thundercloud as an Indian anthropocene discourse. The article states the importance of understanding the indigenous culture and the role it plays in establishing sustainable growth.