Cultural Identity and Environmental crisis under Multinational Capitalism in Amitav Ghosh’s The Glass Palace
Sanjeeb Kalita & Prof.Dr. Prasenjit Das
1Assistant Professor & Head, Department of
English, PNGB Govt. Model College, Kakopather, Tinsukia.
2Discipline of English, School of Humanities, Krishna Kanta Handiqui
State Open University
ABSTRACT
This abstract presents an analysis of the intersection of cultural identities and environmental crises within the framework of multinational capitalism as depicted in literary works by various authors. The analysis includes a detailed examination of Amitav Ghosh’s The Glass Palace, which skillfully portrays the intricate connection between cultural identity and environmental degradation and serves as a thought-provoking critique of multinational capitalism in Southeast Asia. Additionally, the abstract discusses the perspectives of other authors such as Jonathan Friedman, Mo Yan, Naomi Klein, and David Harvey, who also emphasize the repercussions of multinational capitalism on cultural identities and environmental sustainability, further emphasizing the necessity for change and preservation. Through a comparative analysis of these literary works, the abstract aims to offer insights into the profound impact of multinational capitalism on cultural identities and environmental crises and highlights the urgent need for systematic changes to address these interconnected challenges.
Keywords: Cultural Identities, Environmental Crises, Multinational Capitalism, Interconnectedness.
