Introduces Barbara Kingsolver’s Flight Behaviour, exploring climate change, social issues, and human emotion in rural Appalachia.
Highlights key themes: climate change and environmental crisis, faith vs. science, personal growth and empowerment, social and economic inequality, and interconnectedness of life.
Barbara Kingsolver’s Flight Behaviour explores the intersection of climate change, social issues, and personal transformation in rural Appalachia. The novel follows Dellarobia Turnbow, whose encounter with millions of migrating monarch butterflies, an unforeseen consequence of environmental disruption, triggers her intellectual awakening and moral responsibility. Through vivid imagery, symbolism, and rich characterization, Kingsolver examines the interconnectedness of humans and nature, the tension between faith and science, and the impact of social and economic challenges on environmental awareness. The novel encourages readers to reflect on ecological consciousness, personal growth, and the importance of individual and community action.
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