An Ecofeminism Interpretation of Ian McEwan’s Black Dogs

Abstract

Ian McEwan’s Black Dogs reflects the anxiety and panic after the Second World War vividly with charming words. Based on Ian McEwan’s Black Dogs , many scholars have explored and acquired great achievements in trauma writing and historical writing. Through analyzing the similarities of the heroine’s long-term neglected inner needs and the cruelly killed creatures in nature, this paper finds there is an intimate connection between female and nature in Black Dogs . However, instead of being in a constant state of repression, female and nature will fight back. To sum up, this paper attempts to make an ecofeminism interpretation of Ian McEwan’s Black Dogs. A conclusion may be reached that June’s spiritual awakening resonates with enhancement of nature’s power.