Hubungan antara Karakter Utama dan Alam Sebagaimana Tecermin datam Novel Revenant Karya Michael Puncke: Kaiian Ekokritik = The Relationship between The Main Character and Nature as Reflected in The Revenant by Michael Puncke: An Ecocriticism Study

The primary objective of this research is to explore the environmental issues depicted in Michael Punke's The Revenanl through an in-depth analysis of the relationship between the main character, Hugh Glass, and the nafural environment, as well as the consequential effects of this relationship. The study employs the descriptive method and utilizes ecocriticism theory and ecocentrism as analytical tools to address the research questions comprehensively. The novel explores the relationship between nature and the main character, Hugh Glass. In the story, nature is depicted through the forest and the animals, which the main character believes that it can fulfil his needs. As a frontiersman, he views nature as something to exploit, leading him to cut down trees and hunt animals for his benefit. However, these actions significantly impact his life and the natgral world. The research findings reveal a troubling truth: the relationship between humans and the environment often involves imbalance and harm. Human actions, often without consideration for preservation, result in environmental danrage and personal injury, as seen in the case of Hugh Glass. These findings highlight the need for deeper reflection on humans' relationship with nature.

Keyword : human, nafiire, ecocritictsm, the revenant.