@article{icocas666,
	author = {Sulistya Ningtyas and Natasya Azzahra},
	title = {The Interconnections of Culture, Identity, and Environmental Consciousness in Han Kang’s The Vegetarian},
	journal = {Proceedings International Conference of Culture and Sustainable Development},
	volume = {1},
	number = {0},
	year = {2023},
	keywords = {},
	abstract = {This research examines the interconnections of culture, identity, and environmental consciousness depicted in Han Kang’s novel, The Vegetarian. Specifically, it analyzes how the protagonist, Yeong-hye, navigates her changing sense of self and its impact on her ecological awareness. By applying an ecocriticism approach, particularly the theories of Irigaray and Marder on vegetal beings, this study explores the psychological and social transformations in Yeong-hye’s life as she embraces the ideology of vegetarianism. It underscores the significant role that Korean culture plays in shaping one’s sense of self and its relationship to environmental awareness. By investigating the intricate interplay of culture, identity, and environmental consciousness in contemporary literature, this study provides insights into the implications of this relationship on a global scale, particularly in light of growing environmental concerns.},
	issn = {3031-5794},	url = {https://proceedings.undip.ac.id/index.php/icocas/article/view/666}
}