Environmental Conservation and the Survival of Refugees in Amitav Ghosh's The Hungry Tide

Abstract The research paper highlights the themes of environmental conservation and the survival of refugees in Amitav Ghosh’s The Hungry Tide. It is a compelling novel, it was published in 2004. The novel highlights climate changes, displacement and recounts the event of Morichijhapi incident that took place in 1979 and it depicts the exploitation faced by the refugees from Bangladesh. The novel set in the Sundarbans, the vast Mangrove forest. The novel weaves together theme of nature, marginalized people, mythical story and exploring the relationship between humans and the environment. It is based on true historical incident of Morichijhapi and also concerns the issues of environment.