Abstract
: Drawing upon the culture/nature dichotomy as the basic analytical framework of ecocriticism, and by employing a descriptive-analytical method, this research investigates the consequences of anthropocentric warfare on the natural world, and its impact on the man-nature relationship within the narrative of A Farewell to Arms. It further explores the evolution of the hero-narrator's attitude, demonstrating his growing detachment from the culture of war towards a profound connection to the natural world. Henry's ultimate escape, with his beloved, from war-torn Italy to the sanctuary of Switzerland represents the physical embodiment of his ecological transformation. The binary opposition of nature and culture is also employed to gauge the characters' alignment with their inner nature versus their attachment to cultural codes. The author artfully challenges the culture of war that often justifies violence and expansionism in the name of patriotism and 'holy defense'. He suggests that the world should bid farewell to war and embrace the natural world, cultivating the seeds of love within the realm of human nature. Keywords: Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, eco-criticism, culture/nature dichotomy, ecological baptism
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